Interesting People Reading Interesting Things #50

Name: Interesting People Reading Interesting Things #50
Start: 2025-04-06T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-06T16:30:00-04:00
Location: 3103 Commor , Hamtramck, MI, United States, Michigan 48212

Schedule

Sun Apr 06 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3103 Commor , Hamtramck, MI, United States, Michigan 48212 | Hamtramck, MI

Stor·y time
noun: Storytime
a regular time at which a story is read aloud.
a time when a story is told to a group of assembled people.
Storytime precedes bedtime for some children.
Many public libraries offer story time on a regular schedule.
Storytime for adults is just that- It’s an hour and a half to listen as an interesting person reads an interesting thing. We invite guests to BYOB (within reason), a small snack and coffee are included. As always, there will be a discussion and time for questions with the reader as part of the program. The reader is announced but their choice of book, newspaper, poems, script, or anything else is kept secret until story-time.
Interesting People Reading Interesting Things” is a monthly (ish) event hosted by The Detroit History Club. For the 50th installment, our reader is author Daniel F Harrison.
Dr. Daniel F. Harrison is a distinguished archaeologist, historian, and retired librarian with a career spanning decades of research, education, and publication. An Adjunct Professor in Wayne State University’s Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harrison specializes in maritime landscapes, Great Lakes archaeology, and the interpretation of submerged cultural resources.
Dr. Harrison holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Wayne State University, where his dissertation explored the transformation of the St. Clair Maritime Cultural Landscape. He has authored numerous publications, including the forthcoming Michigan’s Venice: The Transformation of the St. Clair Maritime Landscape, 1640–2000 (Wayne State University Press). His award-winning research has contributed to historic preservation efforts and public understanding of Michigan’s rich maritime and cultural history.
Throughout his career, Dr. Harrison has earned accolades such as the Henry N. Barkhausen Award for Great Lakes Maritime History and multiple State History Awards from the Historical Society of Michigan. His work extends beyond academia, having curated museum exhibits and led community-focused archaeological initiatives. Passionate about storytelling through evidence-based research, Dr. Harrison continues to uncover and share the diverse histories of the Great Lakes region.
Dr. Harrison will have copies of his newest book, Michigan’s Venice: The Transformation of the St. Clair Maritime Landscape, 1640–2000, available for purchase following the I.P.R.I.T. event. He is able to accept cash or check payments.
Sunday, April 6th, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
The Detroit History Club, 3103 Commor, Hamtramck MI 48212
Doors open 30 minutes before the ticketed time. Parking is available free on the street.
In person attendance $15.00
Virtual attendance $5 per household
Virtual attendance is available through our website, $5 per household or free for Detroit History Club members. To learn more about becoming a member of the Detroit History Club, please visit Detroithistoryclub.com

Remote Attendance is offered for this event: Attend from anywhere!
If you're unable to attend this presentation at The Detroit History Club in person but wish to join us virtually, we are thrilled to announce our livestream opportunities. Free for Detroit History Club members or just $5 per household for non members, you'll be emailed a password to an unlisted page on our website where you'll be able to stream the presentation live, as it is happening, participate in the Q&A through texting, and spread the history fun to your home or office.
If you're unable to make the specific date and time, but wish to watch the presentation, the recorded video will remain available to those with the password for ten (10) days following the live event. Streaming works on tablets, computers, or phones that can successfully run any YouTube video.
For remote attendance the weblink and password will be emailed out 2 hours before the start of the event from [email protected].
In Person Attendance:
The Detroit History Club is located at 3103 Commor, Hamtramck, MI 48212. Free onsite parking is available along both Commor and McDougall Streets. The History Club is a former funeral home turned history-lover’s hangout. Guests are welcome to BYOB (within reason). Coffee and a small treat are included.