Guest Speaker Series 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND THE ABOLITION MOVEMENT IN
WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY
Rochelle Danquah, Committee Chairperson of the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission, will present on the Underground Railroad in Western Wayne County, including Canton, and the efforts of local abolitionists.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:00 PM at Preservation Park, 500 N Ridge Rd
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
MICHIGAN FARM HISTORY
Humans have been farming in Michigan for thousands of years. In the modern era, moving to Michigan to start a new life presented unique challenges. This program will focus on daily activities, tools, crops, travel and pastimes of Michigan’s early pioneers. Community Outreach Interpreters from the Huron Clinton Metroparks will discuss our agricultural history.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 7:00 PM at Preservation Park, 500 N Ridge Rd
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
DETROIT: THE ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY
During World War II, the United States needed to produce massive amounts of materiel to win the war. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared Detroit to be the Arsenal of Democracy due to our vast production potential. Rosie the Riveter and many more unsung heroes deserve to have their stories told!
DETROIT: THE ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY
During World War II, the United States needed to produce massive amounts of materiel to win the war. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared Detroit to be the Arsenal of Democracy due to our vast production potential. Rosie the Riveter and many more unsung heroes deserve to have their stories told! Community Outreach Interpreters from the Huron Clinton Metroparks will discuss this and more.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
THE DETROIT LIONS AND THE EARLY NFL
Jeremy Dimick, Director of Collections and Curatorial at the Detroit Historical Society, will present the story of the Detroit Lions and the early NFL. Learn how they eventually won the hearts of Detroiters from professional football’s earliest days, through its golden age in the 1950’s, then into the present day.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:00 PM Location TBA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:00 PM Location TBA
AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE
Tyler Moll, City of Wayne Historical Museum Director, will explore American architecture and style as well as the variety of housing designs and floorplans commonly utilized throughout Michigan, the Midwest and beyond.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 7:00 PM Location TBA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library 1200 S Canton Center
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:00 PM Location TBA
GENEALOGY: STORYTELLING TECHNIQUES TO ENRICH YOUR FAMILY NARRATIVE
Author and storytelling coach, Laura Hedgecock, shares practical and accessible ways to turn family history research into compelling narratives. Learn how to apply elements of great stories—plot, character, setting, and story arc—to create engaging, people-centered accounts.
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