The Detroit History Club

The Detroit History Club is a place for lectures, events, and presentations celebrating over 300 years of stories in the great city of Detroit. As a members-only club we exist in the brightest of shadowy places - easy to join but bursting with membership pride.

Join the Detroit History Club for a Night of Detroit Roller Derby and Detroit History! 

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Join the Detroit History Club for a Night of Detroit Roller Derby and Detroit History! 

$49.00

February 15th, 2025 3:45 pm doors open. 4:00 pm history and rules presentation.

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm double header roller derby. 

The Masonic Temple: 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI 48201

Celebrate a thrilling double-header event with the Detroit History Club at the iconic Masonic Temple in Detroit! This exclusive experience is a perfect blend of action-packed roller derby and fascinating, physical, victorious Detroit history. 

Event Highlights: 

  • Early Entry at 3:45 PM: Get a VIP start to the evening and settle into The Detroit History Club’s VIP assigned section.

  • History of Roller Derby in Detroit at 4:00 PM: AK 40oz, the OG Detroit Roller Derby announcer, will share the rich 20 year history of Detroit Roller Derby.

  • Rules of Gameplay at 4:20 PM:  Racer McChaseHer, 18-year vet and all star skater, will teach the ins and outs of roller derby rules to The Detroit History Club.

  • First Game begins at 5:00 PM: Watch the 3rd and 4th place teams go head-to-head in our 2024-2025 Grudge Match.

  • First Halftime History Talk: Detroit History Club, Executive Director, Bailey Sisoy-Moore, will give a short, captivating talk on phenomenal women in Detroit’s history, with a tie-in to the night’s roller derby theme: Fat Tuesday. 

  • Championship Game begins at 7:00 PM: Watch the 2nd and 1st place teams clash for the title of 2024-2025 Home Team Champion!

  • Bar Access: Enjoy a drink at the bar, available for purchase. 

  • Custom Detroit History Club/ Detroit Roller Derby T-shirt included free with bookings made before January 30th, 2025.

Details: 

● Ages 12 and up are welcome. 

● Limited to 50 tickets for this one-of-a-kind event! 

  • Unable to remain for both games? That’s okay. Guests can leave whenever they are ready.

  • Parking is available on street or onsite at the Masonic Temple lots, fees apply.

● Tickets must be purchased by 9 AM on January 30th to receive a free, exclusive Detroit History Club roller derby T-shirt. If tickets remain available we will sell them until February 12th - but a T-shirt will not be included.

  • What will the shirt look like? We honestly don’t know yet. We are thinking beavers, we are thinking roller skates, we are thinking derby, we are thinking they’re going to be fun, silly, and sort of awesome.

Don’t miss this chance to honor Detroit’s past and present with a night of roller derby, history, and fun!

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