She Built This City: Women Who Shaped Detroit

Name: She Built This City: Women Who Shaped Detroit
Start: 2026-03-14T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-14T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 5401 Woodward Avenue, 48202

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

5401 Woodward Avenue, 48202 | Detroit, MI

Spend the day exploring Detroit’s history through the powerful stories of women who shaped the city—and the nation. This multi-part program features expert talks, student-led presentations, living history portrayals, and interactive activities designed for all ages.
11 a.m. Michigan Women during Prohibition lecture by Doris Lanzkron-Tamazaro, Detroit Historical Society docent and oral history cooridinator
1 - 2 p.m. Student presentations
12 p.m. Detroit's Dynamic Dames: Fannie Richards and Mary Stratton lecture by Cate Waldecker, Detroit Historical Society education coordinator
1-5 p.m. Scavenger hunt
Detroit Public Schools students from Neinas Dual Language Academy, Detroit Lions Academy, and Detroit International Academy will present biographical projects on influential women, sharing research and fresh perspectives on their lasting contributions. In the afternoon guests can participate in a Women’s History scavenger hunt (with sticker prizes!).
Participation is included with museum admission.