Celebrate the closing of Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes at the Detroit Historical Museum during the Lions’ home opener weekend! Enjoy free museum admission, special giveaways, and one last chance to experience the history of football in Detroit.
Closing weekend, sponsored by the Detroit Lions
Additional support from Karen & Art Steitz and Ashley & Neil Plamp
Beverages courtesy of Faygo
Thursday, September 11
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION 5 - 8 pm
6pm - Lecture: Detroit Lions and the Early NFL
Join Detroit Historical Society Director of Collections and Curatorial Jeremy Dimick as he shares his expertise on the story of the Detroit Lions. Before the Portsmouth Spartans relocated to Detroit and donned the Honolulu Blue in 1934, several pro football teams tried and failed to gain a foothold in the city. What made the Lions different? This presentation examines the instability of the infant NFL, and how the Lions (and professional football) won the hearts of Detroiters to become the institution they are today tracking the team from its small town roots, through its golden age in the 1950’s, and into the present.
Registration requested but not required. REGISTER NOW!
Friday, September 12
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION 10 am - 8 pm
All day - Giveaways, Detroit snacks, coloring pages, and more!
5-8pm - American Coney Island coney dogs (while supplies last)
Saturday, September 13
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION 10 am - 5 pm
All day - Giveaways, Detroit snacks, coloring pages, and more!
Sunday, September 14
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION 1 - 5 pm
All day - Giveaways, Detroit snacks, coloring pages, and more!
