Since many of us are still at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, MotorCities is continuing its series of programs featuring discussions of interesting automotive history topics. Each program is FREE and presented as a live Zoom webinar.
"Detroit's Industrial Architect: Albert Kahn" with John Gallagher
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Noon
Veteran journalist John Gallagher is a founding board member of the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, a non-profit that honors the life, innovations, and global influence of Detroit's great architect Albert Kahn. His presentation for Jewish History Month will blend a review of Kahn's illustrious career with a look at how the foundation is using lectures, tours, and a new museum exhibit to tell Kahn's story.
Register for this session here.
"Sloan Museum of Discovery: An Exclusive Sneak Preview" with Todd Slisher
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Noon
The new Sloan Museum of Discovery opens in Flint on Saturday, July 16 after nearly five years of re-imagining what a science and history museum will look like. The museum will have four interactive, hands-on learning galleries, including a 10,000+ square-foot vehicle gallery, history gallery, science gallery, and an early childhood learning gallery space. Todd Slisher, Executive Director of the Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium, will give MotorCities a special early preview of this world-class museum right in downtown Flint, part of the Flint Cultural Center campus.
Register for this session here.
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.
Click to watch this presentation on YouTube!
"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!
"Cool Cars: Unique Automobiles of the Detroit Historical Society Collection" by Jeremy Dimick
Friday, May 29, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
Click to watch this presentation on YouTube.
"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.
"Ford Motor Company & the Arsenal of Democracy" with Robert Kreipke
Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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"Rosie the Riveter" with Alison Beatty
Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide Panel
Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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"Famous Firsts: The History of the Packard Proving Grounds"
Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT
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"Ford's Incredible Letter Cars"
Wednesday, September 30 at 12 p.m. EDT
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"The Gilmore Car Museum: Miles from the Ordinary"
Wednesday, September 30 at 12 p.m. EDT
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"The Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park: The What and The Why"
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12 p.m. EST
Click to watch this panel discussion on YouTube.
"A History of Diversity at Ford Motor Company"
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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"Power Under Her Foot: Women Enthusiasts of American Muscle Cars"
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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"A New Beginning at Ford House"
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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"A Stroll Through Stahl's Automotive Collection"
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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"The Michigan Firehouse Museum is Back"
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 12 p.m.
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"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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"The Importance of Role Models for Women in the Auto Industry" Panel
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 12 p.m.
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