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  1. On May 25, 1956, 21-year-old singing sensation Elvis Presley performed three sold-out shows at the Fox Theatre.... fb.me/1SuE6fgQn
  2. Now that the Detroit Historical Museum is closed for renovations, don't forget to visit the Dossin Great Lakes... fb.me/29oepDPQZ
  3. Carl Craig, Detroit Techno music icon, cast his hands and signature in wet cement tonight for the Museum's... fb.me/1m3oVslpK
  4. Members & volunteers will say their goodbyes soon, then we open up FREE to the public @ 8 p.m. w/Techno music on... fb.me/yTl4HzS2
  5. CARL CRAIG @ the Detroit Historical Museum tonight? You better believe it! fb.me/1rfJUl981
  6. On May 23, 1877, the City of Detroit created the Office of the Fire Marshal. fb.me/1wttTr090
  7. Do you love DETROIT TECHNO? Do you love the Detroit Historical Museum? Tomorrow night's your chance to say your... fb.me/1SOgimvNU
  8. Only TWO days left! Today and tomorrow mark the FINAL days to visit the Detroit Historical Museum for six months!... fb.me/1ZRE825ur
  9. On May 22, 1973, construction of Phase One of the Renaissance Center on the Detroit Riverfront began. fb.me/20jC51mda
  10. On May 21, 1941, workers at the Ford Motor Company voted to have the United Auto Workers (UAW) represent them.... fb.me/1Ax88noF6
  11. FINAL WEEKEND ALERT! Tomorrow and Sunday are two of the final four days the Detroit Historical Museum is open to... fb.me/1P651pZo9
  12. The Black Historic Sites Committee's panel discussion Saturday @ 12:30 @ the Detroit Historical Museum, the second... fb.me/EYdpkmo5
  13. On May 17, 1920, the blast furnaces at the Ford Rouge Plant were fired up for the first time. Iron from the... fb.me/1UByLcAwC
  14. Only six more open days left to check out the Detroit Artists Market 80th Anniversary exhibit @ the Detroit... fb.me/21bdgjUQ2
  15. On May 16, 1956, the General Motors Technical Center was dedicated in Warren. Costing around $100 million--or... fb.me/1TshvXlaI
  16. Society Executive Director and CEO Bob Bury was on the Craig Fahle Show on WDET 101.9 FM this morning to discuss... fb.me/1uLL4zPVO
  17. Closing in on 2,500 FB "Likes" and 1,000 Twitter followers -- connect w/us 4 daily Detroit history entries,... fb.me/YIKx9vUX
  18. On May 15, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy made his last appearance in Detroit, campaigning for the Democratic... fb.me/1TpqpMVKt
  19. Thanks to Michael Hodges for capturing the essence of what's happening with our Museums in today's Detroit News.... fb.me/1HD5LMlI3
  20. FREE EVENT ALERT! This Wednesday at 6 p.m., our Scholar Series at the Detroit Historical Museum presents D.E.... fb.me/20v9fXBob