Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building), and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage.
Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building), and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage. Community Partner: Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Ride Distance: approximately 12 miles Tour price: $45.00 | with bike rental: $55.00 Max of 15 riders per tour.
Event LocationDetroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Event DescriptionThis AMC Pacer was built for Dick Teague, the head of the American Motors Corporation (AMC) styling in 1975. The AMC Pacer project began in 1971 with a clean drawing board and ended with the “Hottest Car of 1975.” The Pacer was a new design on smaller compact cars of the 1970s and was made for its roominess, nearly as wide as a contemporary Cadillac Eldorado. The Pacer’s unique windows also provided passengers with near panoramic views from any seat in the car and helped fight small-car claustrophobia.
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 TitleBecoming the Motor City: A Timeline of Detroit's Auto History Tour
Event Date(s)Sunday, September 29th, 2024 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Event LocationThe Guardian Building, Detroit, MI
Event DescriptionJoin City Tour Detroit for their captivating historical tour of “The Motor City.” This tour will focus on the historical origins of Detroit becoming the Motor City and is led by author and historian Paul Vachon. The tour will travel on foot and via the Detroit People Mover and/or QLine, you will visit many different historic markers and sites throughout Detroit. The tour will highlight how Detroit became the “Motor City” and how it “put the world on wheels.” This tour is offered in partnership with the MotorCities National Heritage Area. Paul Vachon is the author of the book “Becoming the Motor City: A Timeline of Detroit’s Auto History.”
Event Date(s)Sunday, September 15th 2024, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionThe ultimate Mustang Car Show coming to the Gilmore Car Museum, this car show celebrating 60 years of Mustang heritage. All Mustang cars are welcome to the show. There will be Mustangs from all eras at the show, vintage to modern, daily driver to fully restored to original. There will be activities for the whole family throughout the day along with presentations from Mustang experts, fun games, and live music. There will be three People’s Choice awards given out at the event with voting by the attendees.
Event TitleLecture by Automotive Historian Don LaCombe
Event Date(s)Thursday, September 19th, 2024 5:30 p.m.
Event LocationR.E. Olds Transportation Museum, Lansing, MI
Event DescriptionThe R.E. Olds Transportation Museum is hosting a lecture on the history of the assembly by automotive historian Don LaCombe. While many people believe that Henry Ford invented the assembly line, the first moving assembly line was invented in Venice in the 1500s. Many innovations led to the R.E. Olds’ assembly line and Henry Ford’s “continuously moving synchronized” assembly line. LaCombe will explore the history of the assembly line in American manufacturing during the lecture. R.E. Olds Transportation Museum lecture series is sponsored in part by MotorCities National Heritage Area and Our Daily Work, Our Daily Lives.
Event Date(s)Sunday, September 15th, 2024 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationFlint Cultural Center, Flint, MI
Event DescriptionThis car show will be celebrating cars that have reached their golden 50th anniversary. This event is free for all, the vehicles being celebrated are exclusively original or authentically restored vehicles produced in 1974 or earlier. No visual modifications are allowed to the vehicles including wheels and hubcaps. Golden Memories is a non-competitive show with no judging, just a day of fun and enjoyment for these well-preserved or restored automobiles.
Event TitleWWII Rosie the Riveters and WWII Veterans in Attendance
Event Date(s)Saturday, September 14th, 2024 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationRadcliff Community Center, Garden City, MI
Event DescriptionThis will be a very special event with members of the American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA) who worked in a variety of war-time jobs during WWII who will be reminiscing along with WWII Veterans. These members of the generation known as the Greatest Generation, they will bring history alive through their stories and patriotic spirit. The event will feature the Depot Town Big Band orchestra performing live, a live WWII pin-up contest and vintage vehicles being displayed. Coffee and donuts will be served, veterans of all conflicts are welcomed and honored.
