Detroit 67: Looking Back to Move Forward

Events that took place in the summer of 1967 had a significant impact on the people of Detroit and Southeast Michigan. This presentation looks at the events of 1967 on their historical context and discusses how an extensive community engagement project was developed to address this important anniversary, and includes an award-winning exhibition and publication, successful oral history project and over 180 partner programs. Presented by Billy Wall-Winkel, Field Curator at the Detroit Historical Society. Presented in conjunction with the Southfield Historical Society.