Black History Tour with Jamon Jordan

Elmwood Cemetery has been integrated since its founding in 1846, making it one of the oldest integrated cemeteries in the Midwest and a rich site of Detroit’s Black heritage.

On Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m., join Jamon Jordan, Official Historian for the City of Detroit, for a captivating walking tour highlighting 200 years of Black history in Detroit. From abolitionists William Lambert and George DeBaptiste to Mayor Coleman Young and Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg, we’ll visit notable Black leaders, luminaries, activists, entrepreneurs, artists and more who made Detroit the city it is today.

This walking tour will last a little over two hours. It's free, but spots are limited, so please RSVP!

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