Preserving Our Planet and Our History
Hosted by The Wright Museum and part of Design Core’s Month of Design, this hybrid event invites you to explore how environmental sustainability and African American cultural heritage can shape the future of our outdoor spaces. Through storytelling, hands-on activities, and collaborative imagination, we’ll elevate both voice and vision.
Whether you’re a museum professional, student, community member, or advocate for the environment—the Green Museum Town Hall is your chance to be part of the conversation. Help us co-create a foundation of resilience and stewardship that future generations can trust.
Join us for our Green Museum Town Hall where we'll imagine how The Wright’s mission can extend beyond its walls and into the natural environment.
Thursday, September 25 | Doors open at 5:00pm, Program: 5:30–7:30pm
In-Person Registration Virtual Registration
Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.
The In-Person town hall is limited to 120 people*
Our Partners:
University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability (SEAS), University of Michigan Detroit River Story Lab, City of Detroit Sustainability, National Wildlife Federation, She So Detroit, and more.
Project Background:
On June 26, 2021, Detroit experienced a catastrophic 100-year flood where 6-inches of rain fell on Detroit in hours. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History was among the hardest hit in the Cultural Center, with over four feet of water flooding our orientation theater and first floor. This extreme weather event served as a wake-up call—prompting us to expand our Green Initiatives Plan and reimagine how our exterior landscape and infrastructure can build resilience.
Through the Green Museum Town Hall, we aim to create space for grounding, reflection, and collective visioning. By linking African American history, culture, and heritage with environmental stewardship, we affirm a simple truth: To preserve our planet is to preserve our history.