Upcoming Events & Exhibits
Veterans Day Ceremony
The Annual Lincoln Park Veterans Day ceremony will be held on the grounds of the Historical Museum on Friday November 11, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Area veterans, their families and community members are all invited to attend. The ceremony concludes with the traditonal bell-ringing in honor or in memory of United States veterans.
Halloween Film Screening - Invasion Of The Saucer Men
To celebrate Halloween, the LP Historical Society presents a special FREE screening of the 1957 comic sci-fi film, “Invasion of the Saucer Men”, featuring former Lincoln Parker Lyn “Buddy” Osborn (1926-1957) playing the role of Artie Shaw and the movie’s narrator. Osborn - who’s seen in quite a predicament in the movie ad shown here - acted alongside Frank Gorshin, Steve Terrell, and Gloria Castillo in the classic drive-in movie (originally released on a double bill with “I Was A Teenage Werewolf” starring a young Michael Landon). The film, which runs 69 minutes, screens Sunday October 30th once only at 6:00 P.M. in the LP bandshell building at Memorial Park. Doors open at 5:30pm. Refreshments are available. Please no Outside Food or Beverages. A short presentation on Lyn Osborn will be shared prior to the screening. Reservations are not needed.
Lincoln Park Centennial Anniversary
Due to the pandemic of the past two years, the 100 year anniversary of Lincoln Park, founded in 1921, was delayed until 2022. So, we are celebrating the 101st anniversary of our community this year, to be held on Saturday October 1st, 2022 at Lincoln Park High School. The evening reception will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria, located on the east side of the school building. Included are programming and special recognitions, musical entertainment, food, and a historical presentation on early Lincoln Park. The cost is $12 per person and advance reservations are needed. Payment can be made by check to Lincoln Park Historical Society 1335 Southfield, Lincoln Park, MI 48146; cash, check or credit card payments can be made at the museum, regular hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Online payment can be made by clicking HERE.
Prior to the evening event, a Free movie screening of Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 Silent Film Classic “The Kid” will take place in the high school auditorium at 5:00 p.m. No tickets or reservations are needed.
The Wolverine Parkettes
A new exhibit celebrating the years that the PARKETTES notably led the Downriver area and Michigan in AAU-affiliated Girls Track & Field and Cross- Country, prior to enactment of Title IX and school sports for girls.* Featuring photos, trophies, medals, uniforms, and other memorabilia contributed by former club members. The Parkettes famously won the National Championships in Los Angeles in 1969.
The Lincoln Park Centennial Exhibit
This special centennial exhibit will take a look back at the 1921 year of incorporation of the Village of Lincoln Park and will be highlighted by items from the museum's collections. The exhibit will run through the summer and fall. The museum is now open to the public, with days and hours of Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The exhibit will also be available online, so please watch this page for updated information.
Past Events & Exhibits
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2024
- Dec 7, 2024 Holiday Open House Dec 7, 2024
- Nov 23, 2024 – Nov 28, 2024 Gift Giving Exhibit Nov 23, 2024 – Nov 28, 2024
- Nov 20, 2024 The Victorian Craft of Paper Embroidery Nov 20, 2024
- Nov 11, 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony Nov 11, 2024
- Nov 9, 2024 POW/MIA 'Missing Man Table' Nov 9, 2024
- Oct 12, 2024 MC5 Celebration Oct 12, 2024
- Jul 27, 2024 Lincoln Park Garden Walk Jul 27, 2024
- Jun 29, 2024 75th Anniversary Dinner – LP Rotary Club Jun 29, 2024
- May 18, 2024 Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony May 18, 2024
- May 8, 2024 The Journey to Midnight May 8, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024 Annual Dinner Apr 25, 2024
- Apr 3, 2024 Presentation on Clara Ford Apr 3, 2024
- Mar 13, 2024 Lincoln Park in 1924 Mar 13, 2024
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2023
- Jun 9, 2023 – Jun 10, 2023 Museum Yard Sale Jun 9, 2023 – Jun 10, 2023
- Apr 27, 2023 Annual Dinner Apr 27, 2023
- Mar 26, 2023 Muriel Lobb Memorial Reception Mar 26, 2023
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2022
- Nov 11, 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony Nov 11, 2022
- Oct 30, 2022 Halloween Film Screening - Invasion Of The Saucer Men Oct 30, 2022
- Oct 1, 2022 Lincoln Park Centennial Anniversary Oct 1, 2022
- Mar 26, 2022 – May 28, 2022 The Wolverine Parkettes Mar 26, 2022 – May 28, 2022
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2021
- Sep 25, 2021 Fundraiser-Cornholing Tournament Sep 25, 2021
- Aug 14, 2021 – Sep 18, 2021 Chuck Miller: The Mobile Masterpieces Exhibition Aug 14, 2021 – Sep 18, 2021
- Jun 28, 2021 100 Year Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Village of Lincoln Park Jun 28, 2021
- Jun 26, 2021 – Dec 31, 2022 The Lincoln Park Centennial Exhibit Jun 26, 2021 – Dec 31, 2022
- May 22, 2021 Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony May 22, 2021
- May 8, 2021 Museum Grounds Cleaning May 8, 2021
- Apr 17, 2021 Heritage Plaza Paver Deadline Apr 17, 2021
- Mar 20, 2021 – Apr 24, 2021 Special Finds and Recent Donations Mar 20, 2021 – Apr 24, 2021
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2016
- Oct 15, 2016 – Dec 30, 2016 The Art of Bill Morrison Oct 15, 2016 – Dec 30, 2016
- Aug 13, 2016 – Aug 31, 2019 Gary Grimshaw: The Master Artist’s Studio Aug 13, 2016 – Aug 31, 2019
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2015
- Nov 7, 2015 City of Lincoln Park 90th Anniversary Ceremony & Silent Film Fest Nov 7, 2015
- Oct 7, 2015 Ann Marston – Book Signing Oct 7, 2015
- Jul 11, 2015 – Sep 7, 2015 The Band MC5 50th Anniversary & Exhibit Jul 11, 2015 – Sep 7, 2015
- Jun 3, 2015 The Sugar House by Jean Scheffler – Book Signing Jun 3, 2015
- May 27, 2015 Annual Dinner 2015 May 27, 2015
- May 16, 2015 City of Lincoln Park 90th Anniversary Exhibit May 16, 2015
- Mar 4, 2015 Detroit’s Historic Fort Wayne Mar 4, 2015
- Feb 14, 2015 – Mar 31, 2015 Historic Early 20th Century Valentines Feb 14, 2015 – Mar 31, 2015
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2014
- Dec 14, 2014 Holiday Open House / Shirley Temple Exhibit Dec 14, 2014
- Oct 18, 2014 – Nov 15, 2014 Max Schiebold: Public Servant Oct 18, 2014 – Nov 15, 2014
- Sep 13, 2014 200th Birthday Party for our National Anthem Sep 13, 2014
- Jun 4, 2014 Wallace Hayden – “Images and Ancestors: Adventures in Local History” Jun 4, 2014
- Mar 19, 2014 Don Wallace – “Growing Up in Simpler Times: Memories of Lincoln Park” Mar 19, 2014
- Feb 15, 2014 – Apr 30, 2014 Clemente’s Family Restaurant Exhibit and Reception Feb 15, 2014 – Apr 30, 2014
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2013
- Apr 26, 2013 – Apr 29, 2013 250th Anniversary Commemoration of the Chief Pontiac War Council Apr 26, 2013 – Apr 29, 2013