The Detroit Historical Society’s Curator Chat series continues this fall with a discussion of our newest exhibit, Hero or Villain? Metro Detroit’s Legacy of Leadership. Curator Joel Stone will be joined by local historians David L. Good and Dr. Thomas Klug for a chat focusing on the creation of this provocative exhibit

Hero or Villain? Metro Detroit’s Legacy of Leadership focuses a critical eye on 16 key people from the region’s 300+ year history, including historical figures from the political, sports, business and religious communities.  The individuals featured in the exhibit include Antoine Cadillac, Chief Pontiac, Augustus Woodward, Henry Ford, Ty Cobb, Dr. Ossian Sweet, Fr. Charles Coughlin, Walter Reuther, Jimmy Hoffa, Orville Hubbard, Coleman A. Young and others. 

The event will provide guests a true behind-the-scenes look, addressing how the exhibit began, its purpose, the people involved in making it a reality, and the research necessary to create such an educational experience.  Guests will also enjoy a chance to visit other new exhibits throughout the Museum.

For more information or to register for the event, please call (313) 833-1801 or visit www.detroithistorical.org.

The Detroit Historical Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit, Frontiers to Factories, The Motor City, and The Glancy Trains.