MotorCities - MotorCities On The Road

Formerly known as MotorCities At Home, we continue our series of programs featuring discussions of interesting automotive history topics. Each program is FREE.

MotorCities On The Road May 2023 graphic "Disability Inclusion in the Auto Industry"
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Join for a special IN-PERSON presentation at Services To Enhance Potential (STEP), located at 450 S. Venoy in Westland.

A panel of representatives from the Big Three and the disability community will discuss how those with disabilities are and can be included across the spectrum of the automotive industry.

The panelists include:

Terey DeLisle, Director of Program Services, Services To Enhance Potential;
Alan Hejl, Co-President, GM Able;
Lauren Gaber, Co-Chair, Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities;
Tieast Leverett, Co-Vice President, DIVERSE*abilities, Stellantis;
and Don Nicholson, Autism Awareness Advocate and MotorCities board member.

Registration for this program is now closed. A video of the presentation will be posted after it concludes here and on our YouTube Channel.

Check out our past programs on YouTube at the links below.

Past sessions:

"Mascots of Motion" with Steve Purdy
Friday, May 15, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
This presentation featured classic and collector car hood ornaments.
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MotorCities At Home Steve Purdy RESIZED

"Billy Durant, Founder of General Motors" by Russ Dore
Friday, May 22, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
Click to watch this presentation on YouTube! MotorCities At Home May 22 RESIZED
"Cool Cars: Unique Automobiles of the Detroit Historical Society Collection" by Jeremy Dimick
Friday, May 29, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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MotorCities At Home May 29 RESIZED

"R.E. Olds & the First Auto City" with Michael Rodriguez
Friday, June 5, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
Click to watch this presentation on YouTube. MotorCities At Home Word June 5 RESIZED
"Ford Motor Company & the Arsenal of Democracy" with Robert Kreipke
Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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MotorCities At Home Word from Our Sponsor July 9

"Rosie the Riveter" with Alison Beatty
Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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MotorCities At Home Word from Our Sponsor July 16

Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide Panel
Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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Timken Detroit Axle Company 1919 cropped RESIZED

"Famous Firsts: The History of the Packard Proving Grounds"
Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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MotorCities At Home Roger Luksik August 27

"Ford's Incredible Letter Cars"
Wednesday, September 30 at 12 p.m. EDT
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MotorCities At Home September 23 RESIZED

"The Gilmore Car Museum: Miles from the Ordinary"
Wednesday, September 30 at 12 p.m. EDT
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MotorCities At Home September 30 RESIZED

"The Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park: The What and The Why"
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12 p.m. EST
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Fort Street Bridge Park entry wall

"A History of Diversity at Ford Motor Company"
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities At Home February 24 2021 RESIZED

"Power Under Her Foot: Women Enthusiasts of American Muscle Cars"
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities At Home Word from Our Sponsor March 24 2021

"A New Beginning at Ford House"
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities At Home A Word from Our Sponsor April 28 2021

"A Stroll Through Stahl's Automotive Collection"
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities At Home A Word from Our Sponsor June 23 2021 RESIZED

"The Michigan Firehouse Museum is Back"
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities At Home A Word from Our Sponsor August 25 2021
"The Dodge Brothers: The Men Behind the Myth"
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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"Meet the Team Behind Making Tracks"
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 12 p.m.
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Making Tracks Mast Head 900 pixel width updated Feb 2011

"The Importance of Role Models for Women in the Auto Industry" Panel
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 12 p.m.
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March 2022 MCAH panel horizontal photos

"Detroit's Industrial Architect: Albert Kahn" with John Gallagher
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities At Home May 25 2022

"Sloan Museum of Discovery: An Exclusive Sneak Preview" with Todd Slisher
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities At Home A Word from Our Sponsor June 22 2022

"Pontiac's Transportation Legacy" with Terry Connolly
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities On The Road A Word from Our Sponsor October 26 2022

"Walter Chrysler: His Company and His Life" with Russ Dore
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities On The Road A Word from Our Sponsor November 16 2022

"Achievement: African Americans' Accomplishments and Contributions in Automotive" with Sarah Cook
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities On The Road A Word from Our Sponsor February 22 2023

"Women in Automotive Design" with Carolyn Peters
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12 p.m.
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MotorCities On The Road A Word from Our Sponsor March 22 2023