Celebrate the closing of Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes at the Detroit Historical Museum during the Lions’ home opener weekend! Enjoy free museum admission compliments of the Detroit Lions, special giveaways, and one last chance to experience the history of football in Detroit.
Thursday, September 11
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION 5 - 8 pm - courtesy of the Detroit Lions and the Zatkoff Family
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.
Friday, September 12
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION 10 am - 8 pm - courtesy of the Detroit Lions and the Zatkoff Family
The Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and Roary will visit the Detroit Historical Museum. Time TBA
All day - Giveaways, Detroit snacks, coloring pages, and more!
Saturday, September 13
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION 10 am - 5 pm - courtesy of the Detroit Lions and the Zatkoff Family
All day - Giveaways, Detroit snacks, coloring pages, and more!
Sunday, September 14
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION 1 - 5 pm - courtesy of the Detroit Lions and the Zatkoff Family
All day - Giveaways, Detroit snacks, coloring pages, and more!