Event LocationHenry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Event DescriptionPresented by General Motors, the first comprehensive exhibition covering various forms of American auto racing, including stock car, sports car, drag racing, Indy car, hill climb and land-speed racing, is now open in Dearborn. The 24,000 square-foot exhibit provides visitors an in-depth look at the people, the experiences, the culture, the spectacle, the risks and the innovations centered in the world of American auto sports.
Event TitleAchievement: African Americans' Accomplishments & Contributions in Automotive Exhibit
Event Date(s)On Display Now!
Event LocationAutomotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn, MI
Event DescriptionThe contributions Black Americans have made to the automotive industry have not been celebrated or even fully captured and shared. Very little effort has even been made to conduct the required research to identify the individuals, much less curate an exhibit on their accomplishments. The Automotive Hall of Fame recognizes that these are important stories that need to be told.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionThis year’s Annual Lincoln Homecoming will be a special week-long event starting in Dearborn, Michigan. The event starts on the evening of August 2nd with unique events in Dearborn and then moves to Hickory Corners on Wednesday, August 5th. Events for the second half of the week will take place in Kalamazoo and at the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum on the historic Gilmore Museum grounds through Sunday, August 9th. Show day is Saturday, August 8th. Hosting the 2026 Homecoming will be the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club (LCOC). All Lincolns are welcome at Homecoming. Cars can be displayed or shown. Judging will be done by the LCOC.
Event LocationSloan Museum of Discovery, Flint, MI
Event DescriptionThe new Distracted Driving interactive game helps drivers see the dangers of driving while distracted and emphasizes the important message of vehicle safety. The new exhibit was supported by a 2024 MotorCities Challenge Grant. Cellphones, text messages music, podcasts and other drivers on the road are introduced to your virtual vehicle while you play. The exhibit actually asks visitors to drive while simultaneously texting messages to friends. The resulting virtual accidents that take place have monetary “costs” assigned based on vehicle damage. Upon completing the course, visitors will see the costs of distracted driving, as well as receive messaging on the dangers of texting while driving. The Distracted Driving Simulator is located in the Museum's Durant Gallery and is free with general admission.
Event Date(s)Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 7:30 P.M.
Event LocationMichigan Flight Museum, Ypsilanti, MI
Event DescriptionUncover the story of the 1936 Second Army Maneuvers, the largest U.S. military exercise since World War I and the Army’s first true large-scale combined arms event. Developed by Major General Frank Ross McCoy, the complex scenario blended real-world operations with theoretical challenges. Staged at Ft. Knox and Allegan, the maneuvers tested strategy, coordination, and modernization on an unprecedented scale. Focusing on the Michigan phase, historian and president of the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, Chris Causley, will explore how these exercises marked a turning point between isolationist America and a nation preparing for global conflict.
