2021 Preservation Detroit Cultural Center Saturday Tour

5201 Woodward Avenue,Detroit MI 48202

26 June, 2021

Description

Join Preservation Detroit for a walking tour of Detroit's Cultural Center on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! Explore Detroit's Cultural Center - 2nd and 4th Saturdays On the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, we explore the institutions and neighborhood that has housed Detroit’s cultural institutions for more than a century. The tour departs from the Detroit Public Library Main Branch at its Woodward entrance. The vision for Detroit’s Cultural Center began more than 110 years ago and has continued to evolve through the decades. Uncover the stories behind Detroit’s great cultural institutions, such as the magnificent art and architecture of the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Public Library, neighboring institutions such as the Detroit Historical Museum and Scarab Club, as well as the Ferry Street neighborhood, its people, and their magnificent homes. **On 5th Saturday dates each summer, we also offer an in-depth look at a Cultural Center highlight through one of our Specialty Tours. See the Eventbrite listing here: Public Art in the Cultural Center** Items to note about our tours: All tours take place rain or shine and are about 2 to 2.5 hours long. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Advance ticket purchases are available through the afternoon the Friday before the tour. If there is a date missing from the tour page, the tour for that location/date is sold out. Tickets may be refunded up to 7 days prior to the date of a tour; after that, tickets are not refundable. Parking: Metered parking is available in the immediate area surrounding the library and there is a parking structure located at Cass and Putnam. For info on booking private tours, please email Samantha Ellens at [email protected]. How Preservation Detroit is addressing COVID-19 concerns Preservation Detroit is concerned with the health and safety of our tour program volunteers and tour attendees. As such, we are monitoring the CDC and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services guidelines regularly and have implemented the following steps to ensure everyone’s safety: Tours are limited to 10 people or less Tickets are advance sales only; no walkups allowed Social distancing (standing 6ft apart) is suggestedMasks are optional when the tour is outdoorsMasks may be required when entering buildingsHand sanitizer will be availableNote: Some buildings remain closed or, if they are open, they may have restricted access and require a mask to be worn. Restroom facilities may be unavailable along the tour route. If you are not feeling well or have any cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not come on the tour; we will gladly work to reschedule your tour. Contact Samantha Ellens at [email protected] to make arrangements. If you are not feeling well or have any cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not come on the tour; we will gladly work to reschedule your tour. Contact Samantha Ellens at [email protected] to make arrangements. When you purchase a ticket for a Preservation Detroit walking tour, you acknowledge and accept Preservation Detroit’s COVID-19 safety policies. Preservation Detroit is the city's largest and oldest preservation organization, founded in 1975. For more about our tours, events, and advocacy for preserving, protecting, and promoting Detroit's architectural and cultural heritage, visit preservationdetroit.org.