WGPR Museum: Telling Our Story

WGPR Museum: Telling Our Story WGPR TV Channel 62 went on the air on September 29, 1975.

The WGPR TV Historical Society is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of the first black owned and operated television station in the country by establishing a museum at the station’s original location on East Jefferson in Detroit.

07/17/2026

From Nat Morris .

On another note, I have sad news to report. The family of Marvelous Marv has just announced his passing. Marvin Taylor, rest well my WGPR co-worker, my friend and my Quality Discount Furniture engineer. To all the ladies with the Purple hair your boy is now with the Lord.

Anthony Brogdon, a renowned historian and author of That's My Land, is scheduled to speak at the WGPR Museum in Detroit ...
05/31/2026

Anthony Brogdon, a renowned historian and author of That's My Land, is scheduled to speak at the WGPR Museum in Detroit on Saturday, June 13th, from 1-2:30 PM. To learn more or purchase his book, please go to www.businessintheblack.net.

Join Us Saturday, April 18, at 1pm-3pm Life in the CaribbeanSpecial panel discussion on Visiting and Living in the Carib...
04/04/2026

Join Us Saturday, April 18, at 1pm-3pm Life in the Caribbean
Special panel discussion on Visiting and Living in the Caribbean.
The William V. Banks Museum is hosting an afternoon for you to explore our museum and explore the subject of Living and Vacationing in the Caribbean.

A select panel of persons with experience in the subject will be on hand to share their knowledge and experiences.
It's a free event with refreshments for visitors.

Donations to the Museum will be accepted at the door

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986722007004?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come join us for Black History Month at the museum.
01/31/2026

Come join us for Black History Month at the museum.

01/24/2026

The museum closed today due to extreme cold weather. January 24, 2026 ❄️☃️❄️

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3146 East Jefferson
Detroit, MI
48207

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11am - 4pm

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+13134449474

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