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Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Anti-Slavery Society founded by white abolitionists in Detroit
Anti-Slavery Society founded by white abolitionists in Detroit
On this day in 1837, almost a quarter of a century prior to the Civil War, the Anti-Slavery Society was founded in Detroit by white people who vowed to fight against slavery across America.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Charter granted to Michigan’s first fraternity of Masons
Charter granted to Michigan’s first fraternity of Masons
The Provincial Grand Master of the Free and Accepted Masons in New York issued a charter to a Masonic lodge in Detroit on this day in 1764. Zion Lodge of Masons, No. 1 was the first west of the Alleghenies. granted to Masons in Detroit on this day in 1764. The Detroit Masons first adopted the name […]
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
S.S. Benjamin Noble sinks in Lake Superior
S.S. Benjamin Noble sinks in Lake Superior
Built by the Detroit Shipbuilding Company just five years prior, the S.S. Benjamin Noble sank in Lake Superior on this day in 1914. The lake freighter was hauling heavy railroad ties at the time. The entire crew was lost.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Aretha Franklin releases Respect
Aretha Franklin releases Respect
Legendary singer, Aretha Franklin, released her hit single Respect on this day in 1967. R-E-S-P-E-C-T became an anthem of the feminist movement, and the record earned two Grammy Awards for the Queen of Soul.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
3 events,
Michiganders enjoy last day before statewide prohibition
Michiganders enjoy last day before statewide prohibition
Prices soared at bars and liquor stores on this day in 1918, as people prepared for a statewide prohibition of alcohol sales to take effect the next day. The country would soon follow and the illegal import and export of alcohol from Canada would become Detroit's second largest industry after cars.
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
NY Yankes draft Kalamazoo High’s Derek Jeter
NY Yankes draft Kalamazoo High’s Derek Jeter
Fresh out of Kalamazoo Central High School, Derek Jeter is drafted by the New York Yankees on June 1, 1992. He would spend his entire career with the team, earning fourteen All-Star trips, five Golden Glove honors and five World Series championships.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Ojibwe and Sauk Indians attack garrison at Michilimackinac
Ojibwe and Sauk Indians attack garrison at Michilimackinac
Ojibwe and Sauk Indians attacked and massacred most of the garrison at Michilimackinac in an uprising popularly known as Pontiac's Conspiracy. They had suggested playing a game of baggitaway, kind of like lacrosse, in front of the fort in honor of the king's birthday in 1763. When the ball flew over the stockade wall, the Indians rushed […]
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Nasa launches Gemini 4 led by Michigan’s James McDivitt
Nasa launches Gemini 4 led by Michigan’s James McDivitt
Nasa launched Gemini 4 on this day in 1965. Kalamazoo Central High and University of Michigan alum, James McDivitt commanded the mission, which lasted four days and made 66 orbits.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
3 events,
President Taft dedicates landmark in Jackson
President Taft dedicates landmark in Jackson
President Taft traveled to Jackson, Michigan to dedicate a boulder honoring the formation of the Republican Party on this day in 1910. The plaque read "Here under the oaks, July 6, 1854, was born the Republican Party. Destined in the throes of civil strife to abolish slavery, vindicate democracy and perpetuate the Union."
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
United Auto Workers Union strikes in Flint
United Auto Workers Union strikes in Flint
On this day in 1998, 3,400 members of the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) walk out on their jobs at a General Motors metal-stamping factory in Flint, Michigan, beginning a strike that will last seven weeks and stall production at GM facilities nationwide.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.