Signature Events
History in the House: Celebrating 60 Years at The Wright
Celebrate 60 Years of History at The Wright!
Join us for a Free, Family-Friendly Day
A Momentous Milestone
On March 10th, 1965, Dr. Charles H. Wright and 32 people, who represented the Detroit community, attended an organizational meeting for the museum. After significant discussion, a motion was made and passed to support the concept of a museum “dedicated to the task of correcting the distortions and filling in the deletions of the recorded Black experience”.
Join us for a family friendly and free day at The Wright to celebrate this 60-year milestone!
Event Details
The Charles H. Wright Museum's Community Day Event on March 8, 2025, will be a vibrant and dynamic celebration, bringing together the public for a free, enriching experience that highlights the museum's 60th Anniversary and ongoing community engagement. This event is designed to promote cultural celebration, educational engagement, and strengthen connections within the Detroit community. Our presenting sponsor is Bank of America, please visit bankofamerica.com.
This exciting event is open to everyone and will feature a full day of activities, including resource vendors, giveaways, and a special birthday cake celebration. We invite you to come together to celebrate our museum’s rich history, engage with the community, and enjoy a day of cultural exploration and educational experiences.
calling all wright babies
The "I Am a Dr. Wright Baby" campaign is officially here, and we need YOU to help us celebrate an incredible legacy! Dr. Charles H. Wright delivered over 7,000 babies during his remarkable career, and we're on a mission to connect with as many of those Wright Babies as possible.
If Dr. Wright delivered you (or anyone in your family), we want to hear from you! Join in on this historic initiative to help us honor Dr. Wright's contributions to our community.
Don't Miss Your Chance to See Our Exhibitions!
This will be the closing weekend for our Gems and Paul Collins exhibitions. Don’t miss your chance to see these exhibitions.
Event Highlights:
- Alvin Ailey Conversations in the GM Theater
- Resource Vendors in the Rotunda
- Food Trucks
- Community Room, Dining Lounge and Selma Presentation
- March Membership Madness Giveaways
- Women of Alvin Ailey Panel Discussion in the GM Theater
- "I Am a Dr. Wright Baby" Information/Registration Kiosk
- Guided Tours
- Birthday Cake Celebration
- DJ Journey of 60 Years of Detroit-based Music in Rotunda
- Gallery Tours Throughout the Day
