PHOTOS: The Detroit Historical Society’s 100th anniversary celebration

Legendary broadcaster George Blaha adds his hands into cement at the Detroit Historical Society's 100th anniversary celebration. (Gloria Rzucidlo/AmericaJR)

AmericaJR’s Gloria and Jerome Rzucidlo were LIVE at the Detroit Historical Museum for the Detroit Historical Society’s 100th anniversary celebration. Themed “Celebrating Detroit through the Decades,” the event will shine a spotlight on 100 years of collecting, sharing and preserving Detroit’s history and why telling these stories matters. The evening will include a strolling dinner and dessert reception throughout the museum, a silent auction and raffle, plus various entertainment experiences including period actors bringing museum exhibits to life. The VIP Reception will kick off the evening at 5:30 p.m. with a special ceremony honoring Detroit legends, including Detroit Pistons great Ben Wallace, Lions legend Lomas Brown, legendary sports broadcasters George Blaha and Ken Daniels, and acclaimed anchorwoman Amyre Makupson, as they place their handprints and signatures into cement casts for permanent display at Legends Plaza. 

The Detroit Historical Museum is located at 5401 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202. For tickets and more info, go to: https://detroithistorical.org


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