Detroit's Dynamite Dames

A presentation by the Detroit Historical Society about the famous and not so famous women who changed Detroit.

Explore Detroit through the eyes of the women who shaped the city, from Madame de Cadillac to the Queen of Soul. This presentation focuses on the lives of twelve trailblazing women who lived and worked in Detroit—some well-known, and others unsung—and their impact on the history of Detroit and the nation. Photos: Courtesy Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library.