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Detroit Historical Museum celebrates 75 years and counting

Community members can enjoy a free block party

The Detroit Historical Museum is celebrating 75 years of preserving the stories, people, and moments that shaped our city.

The museum is holding a free Block Party until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 24.

The celebration at the Detroit Historical Museum includes music, vintage cars that represent the decades, activities for kids, and beyond.

“We are asking folks to fill out a postcard that is a message to future Detroiters that will be included in a time capsule,” said Detroit Historical Society President & CEO Elana Rugh.

The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 25 with a Dock Party at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle.

Saturday’s event will run from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be everything from knot tying classes to ice cream trucks, Rugh explained.

“It is such a special time to reflect on where we’ve been and also really think about where we’re going as a city,” she said.

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