Sneak Peek: Episode 16 - Slavery in Detroit
Sneak Peek of Episode 16 - Slavery in Detroit. Digging Detroit visits the University of Michigan team that uncovered startling information on famous-named slave-owners in Detroit such as Macomb and Brush, as well as its the diverse slave population that was half native-American. And through loopholes in the Northwest Ordinance.
Watch the entire episode and more at www.DiggingDetroit.com.
Sneak Peek of New Episode 15: "An Original Rosie--Marjorie Wa...
Here's a sneak-peek of Digging Detroit's Episode 15: "An Original Rosie--Marjorie Walters" with guest host Prof. Greg Sumner ("Detroit in World War II"). We visit the Guiness-record breaking Willow Run turnout of 2,000 women honoring Rosie the Riveter and then spend an afternoon with one of the originals.
See the full episode on DiggingDetroit.com at: http://diggingdetroit.com/new-episode-an-original-rosie-marjorie-walters/
Triia Detroit Soiree II
We wouldn't want you to miss out on a "kick-ass" event shirt for our #Trivia_Detroit_Soiree_II. The deadline for tix with shirts is January 12.
Rush out now to order your tickets WITH shirts to Detroit's premier bar trivia event punctuated with laughs, crowd-sourced "poetry" and a selection of Detroit-associated music.
OH!...and don't forget a home-made meal from the Two Way Inn's own proprietress, Mary.
Visit our partners at Detroit History Tours and The Detroit History Club to purchase tickets at: detroithistorytours.com/new-page
Promo for Trivia Detroit Soiree 2 on January 30th!
Hope you can join us and Bailey and Dennis of Detroit History Tours as we once again team-up for a great night of bar-trivia, prizes, t-shirts, drink specials--and a visit to Detroit's oldest bar, the Two Way Inn on January 30th. Special deals for teams of 6 who register by January12th! Register at: http://www.detroithistorytours.com/new-page/
Teaser for Episode 12 WGPR TV's 40th Anniversary
For Episode 12, we visit the site of WGPR studios on Jefferson with Amyre Makupson, Karen Hudson Samuels, Joe Spencer and many others who were there when it all began---at the nation's first African American-owned TV station, WGPR TV, which celebrates its 40th anniversary today, September 29th.
Dr. William Banks saw Channel 62 not only as a channel on the dial but as an important training facility and previously unavailable first step for so many young people who now thrive in the broadcast industry.
Watch the whole episode at: http://diggingdetroit.com/wgpr-tv-40th-anniversary-dr-banks-vision-to-transform-detroits-media-message-and-messengers/
Teaser for Episode 11 - Four Generations, One Detroit Home - T...
Meet three of the four generations who have occupied the same house since Pete Sisoy's dad, in the 1920s, moved the family from Hamtramck to the country--near Warren and Southfield. More at www.DiggingDetroit.com.
Teaser for Episode 10 - July 23, 1930 - The Assassination of J...
85 years ago at 1:40 this morning at the corner of Adelaide and Woodward, popular radio host Jerry Buckley was assassinated in a hotel lobby--the night he led the successful recall of Mayor Charles Bowles.
Stay tuned later today for our tenth episode with special guests Professor Tom Klug of Marygrove College and author of "The Purples," Warren Berger. Special thanks to Mark Bowden of the Burton Historical Collection and the great folks at the Detroit Historical Society.
Episode 9: Henry the Hatter - History & Haberdashery
Digging Detroit meets Paul Wasserman, owner of Henry the Hatter on Broadway in Detroit, whose father Seymour purchased the haberdashery from the original Henry in the early 1950s and suddenly moved his family from New York.
Hats and history go hand-in-hand as Wasserman shares the ups and downs of hat popularity as well as the trending of headwear from straw hats, caps, bowlers and fedoras to President Eisenhower’s decision to choose a Homburg for his second inauguration instead of a top hat to reflect the troubling economy.
Also a look at how President’s Kennedy’s too-small hat ended hat-wearing for two generations–until Kid Rock, Paul Harvey and an uptick in downtown Detroit business and major construction on the block has made business challenging for Paul, despite the resurgence in hats.
Host: Pete Kalinski
Guest: Paul Wasserman
Camera/Editing: Kevin Walsh
www.diggingdetroit.com
Trivia Detroit Soiree on July 25, 2015 - Pub-Trivia Competitio...
Hosted by Detroit History Tours and Digging Detroit on July 25, 2015 at historic Abick's Bar in Detroit with food, prizes, t-shirts, drink specials. And it's a benefit for the Detroit Rescue Mission.
Lots more information at www.DetroitHistoryTours.com.
Teaser Video: Episode 6 - The Navin Field Grounds Crew
Here's a short teaser for our next episode!
Backstory on Digging Detroit
Interviews with Digging Detroit founders Pete Kalinski, Thomas J. Reed, Jr. and Kevin Walsh.
(Originally aired 1/24/15)
