History Detectives GR 2025
Admission
FREE
Event Type
One-time Event
About This Event
One day. Six programs. All local history.
Join us for the highly anticipated History Detectives GR 2025! On a brisk January day, dive into six captivating programs that bring Grand Rapids history to life. Now in its 14th year, this premier event features a diverse lineup of independent researchers and academic historians uncovering compelling local stories—from trailblazing women and hidden river relics to the African American baseball experience. Don’t miss this day of discovery, connections, and lively discussions about Grand Rapids’ past!
2025 Program Lineup
9:30 AM – Michigan’s Lady Senator: Eva McCall Hamilton
10:30 AM – Colonizing and Developing the Grand Rapids Fruit Ridge
11:30 AM – Sunken Stories of the Grand River
1:00 PM – Stanley Ketchel: Grand Rapids’ First Boxing Champion
2:00 PM – WPA-Funded City Tax Survey: Grand Rapids, 1936–1938
3:00 PM – Baseball and the African American Experience in West Michigan
Optional Boxed Lunch Details ($17.50)
Enjoy a hearty meal from Schnitz Deli! Pre-order a boxed lunch by January 9, 2025, through EventBrite. Choose from turkey, ham, roast beef, or vegetarian sandwiches, served with sides and a sweet treat. Consider sharing—each box is generously portioned!
