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Preserving Michigan's contribution
to the defense of democracy
The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the stories of Michigan citizens who served and sacrificed, here and abroad, from WWI to the present. Our 11,000 square feet Museum exhibits the actual equipment, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts that bear witness to the high cost of freedom.
Hours & Admission
upcoming events
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-4
Other times by appointment
Ages 16 and over: $5.00
Families (2 adults & children under 16): $7.00
Seniors, Military & Students with ID: $3.00
As of 1/1/2023, admission is free for Eastpointe residents
If you have a research question for us? Email mimths@mimths.org
MIMTHS is a 501(c)(3)
Charitable Solicitation Registration #426554
Proud member of
Charter Member of the Macomb County Heritage Alliance
This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
2022-23 Lecture Sponsors
“Light Tank Sponsor”
Dave Corrie & Rita LaMoreaux
IPMS Warren
Amelia Lowe
George Matosh
Past Lectures and vehicle restoration updates are available on our YouTube Channel
POSTPONED
“To Strike at a King” a presentation by Michael Ranville. The case of Lt. Milo Radulovich
from Dexter, Mich., has been said to be the first blow at McCarthyism. This is an exclusive “story behind the
story.”
February 19 at 2 p.m.: Willow “Run and The Story of Rosie the Riveter” This “hour-plus” program highlights the history of the Willow Run B-24 Bomber plant, the inspiring story of Rosie, the Riveter and the involvement of the Yankee Air Museum with the National Veterans History Project. Presented by a Rosie in period costume, you’ll laugh, cry, chant, cheer and feel good about the teamwork of America as we became the “Arsenal of Democracy” during World War II.
March 12 at 2 p.m.: “Dogfight over Tokyo” a presentation by John Wukovits. From an expert in the Pacific theater
of World War II comes the tragic story of the pilots who fought the last fight of the war during the first hour of peace
March 25: Walk Through History, Living History interpreters at the museum.
June 10-11: History Alive Timeline. Chesterfield Historic Village, Sugarbush Rd north of 21 Mile.
July 8-9: Breakout: WWII Reenactment, Chesterfield Historic Village, Sugarbush Rd north of 21 Mile.
August 12-13: Firebase Chesterfield Vietnam Reenactment, Chesterfield Historic Village, Sugarbush Rd north of 21 Mile.