In communities across Michigan, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of residents and visitors alike. MI Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through community project grants, Museum on Main Street, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Some events may be canceled or postponed. We work to ensure that our events calendar remains accurate. We strongly urge you to call the event contact for any program you are interested in to confirm that the event is still planned.
The Dennos Museum Center will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit, Americans, from June 19–September 6, 2026. An opening reception for the exhibit will be hosted at the Dennos on July 2 at 7 p.m. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights […]
Join Great Michigan Read partners Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee on Saturday, July 25, for their second annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party. This free and family-friendly event will feature a dynamic lineup of DJs, cultural performances, and interactive activities designed to educate and engage attendees about the legacy and future of Detroit’s Chinatown. Haven't had […]
Join Great Michigan Read author, Curtis Chin, on July 28 at 7 p.m. for a conversation and book signing at the Caroline Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights. Additional details will be available on Dearborn Heights' website and Facebook page in late June and early July. This partner event is made possible in part by a […]
The Menominee Range Historical Museum will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit, Americans, from September 12–October 24, 2026. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country […]
The Fowlerville District Library will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit, Americans, from October 31–December 12, 2026. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began […]
The Lincoln Township Public Library will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit, Americans, from December 19, 2026–January 30, 2027. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the […]
The Ferris State University Fine Art Gallery will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit, Americans, from February 4–March 19, 2027. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before […]
The Sanilac County Historical Museum will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit, Americans, from March 27–May 8, 2027. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country […]
The Hamtramck Historical Museum will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit, Americans, from May 15–June 26, 2027. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began […]