Black Historic Sites Committee

Black Historic Sites Committee The Detroit Historical Society's Black Historic Sites Committee promotes a greater understanding of the role of African Americans in the region's history.

The Detroit Historical Society's Black Historic Sites Committee is committed to discovering, documenting and marking the numerous sites associated with the people and the events significant to the history of Detroit and its African American community. The Committee was formed in 1971 in response to a suggestion by former Detroit City Councilman Ernest C. Browne Jr. The Black Historic Sites Committ

ee was created with a diverse membership, and we hope to continue in that tradition. We are a volunteer organization and always welcome new members. Interested? Meetings are generally held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Detroit Historical Museum starting at 6:00 p.m.

Discover Cornelius Henderson! https://www.facebook.com/share/167MmYodHp/?mibextid=wwXIfr
02/24/2025

Discover Cornelius Henderson! https://www.facebook.com/share/167MmYodHp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Discover Cornelius Henderson, a prominent African-American engineer, who rose past racial barriers to work on two of the most important Detroit icons: the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel!

Plan to join us on March 5th at 6:00 pm to learn how his work is being recognized and celebrated by David Head, Dr. Rashid Faisial, Dr. Anita Moncrease, and Dr. Howard Lindsey.

We’re with the Detroit Historical Society at the 40th Annual African World Festival! Today is a great day to stop by!
07/16/2023

We’re with the Detroit Historical Society at the 40th Annual African World Festival! Today is a great day to stop by!

“Fill your life with love and bravery, and you shall lead a life uncommon.”Rest well Joann Watson. Detroit has been inc...
07/12/2023

“Fill your life with love and bravery, and you shall lead a life uncommon.”

Rest well Joann Watson. Detroit has been incredibly blessed to call you our own.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2023/07/10/civil-rights-icon-detroit-city-council-veteran-joann-watson-obituary/70400096007/?fbclid=IwAR3X19mm8HYkV7EYcqmFpEcPk3hSOclIaAuPq63qywVYYb9yQ8ASAcE489o_aem_AdA-wxp7atctgb1xoxg12T1gZ0w4cbg9KMnhKACIGv8kyq6tIh37lDlmIBqNXct_gCA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

The former Detroit political leader will be remembered for fostering racial justice in metro Detroit and around the world in overseas summits.

06/23/2023

We were saddened to learn during our meeting on Wednesday that Orlin Jones made his transition from this earthly life and joined the ancestors earlier that day.

A life long resident and Historian of Conant Gardens in Detroit, proud Pershing High School Alumni, member of Black Historic Sites Committee at Detroit Historical Society for several years, and a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to many - Mr. Jones will be dearly missed.

Another great way to celebrate Juneteenth tomorrow!
06/19/2023

Another great way to celebrate Juneteenth tomorrow!

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5401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI
48202

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