Detroit
Detroit
DAY 3
By now, you’ve felt the beat of Detroit — but today, you’ll walk in the footsteps of legends, trailblazers, and freedom seekers. From the sounds of Motown to the powerful legacy of the Underground Railroad, Day 3 is about connection — to culture, community, and history.
Second Baptist Church: A Stop on the Underground Railroad
📍 441 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226
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Before freedom had a flag, it had a path — and Detroit was the final stop before Canada. Second Baptist Church, founded in 1836, was a safe haven for more than 5,000 freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. This sacred space isn’t just history — it’s living testimony.
Step inside Croghan Street Station, hear first-hand accounts of real escapees, and follow the incredible story of the Blackburns, whose daring escape helped spark the Underground Railroad movement in Detroit.
This isn’t just a church — it’s one of the last remaining original Underground Railroad sites in the city, still active and thriving today.
What to Expect:
🚂 Passionate, local guides
📜 Untold stories of courage and resistance
🕯️ Sacred space still holding the weight of history
⛪ Welcoming to all — spiritual or not
Motown Museum: Where Legends Were Born
📍 2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
Step into Hitsville U.S.A., the little house that changed the world. This is where Motown Records was born — and where superstars like Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and Smokey Robinson created music that moved generations.
🎹 Stand in Studio A — the very room the Jackson 5 made history
🧤 See MJ’s iconic glove up close
🎤 Explore the Diana Ross exhibit
🎶 Learn how Motown amplified Black pride and social change through sound
This isn’t just a museum. It’s music. Memory. Movement. You’ll leave humming, maybe even emotional — but absolutely inspired.
Eastern Market: Art, Flavor & Detroit’s Creative Heartbeat
📍 2934 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207
No visit to Detroit is complete without a stroll through Eastern Market — one of the oldest and largest public markets in the country and a living, breathing expression of the city’s creativity and culture.
By day, it’s a feast for the senses: colorful produce, rich aromas from street food vendors, and some of the best people-watching in town. But it’s also a cultural canvas — where massive murals from Detroit and international artists tell stories of pride, power, and place.
Come for the market. Stay for the murals. Support local shops. Grab a fresh juice or street taco. Snap a photo under the iconic sheds. Let the city’s flavor soak into your spirit.
What You'll Find:
🎨 Street art and murals around every corner
🍴 Farm-fresh food, food trucks, and artisan goods
🛍️ Local makers and Detroit-branded everything
🖤 Authentic community energy — pure Detroit
Recharge or Keep Exploring
Need to unwind? Head to Campus Martius Park for a drink, a lawn chair, and a front-row seat to downtown life. Or, if you’ve got energy to spare, explore more: grab coffee at a Black-owned café in Midtown, peek into The Wright Museum, or let the Riverwalk guide your feet.
End the Night at Old School Sunday – Royal Skateland
📍 5201 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
🕘 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | 21+ only
🎟️ Admission: $12
Still in town? Good — because this is how Detroit winds down: on four wheels and full soul.
For over 50 years, Royal Skateland has been rolling through Detroit’s east side with music, rhythm, and community love. It’s not just a rink — it’s a rite of passage.
🎶 Old School Sunday is Detroit’s grown & glide night. Think:
🎧 Classic R&B, soul, and funk
💃 Black joy in motion
🛼 Jam skaters, OG regulars, and first-timers all vibing together
It’s the kind of night that lingers — in your body, in your spirit, and in every song you hear the next morning. Come catch the rhythm of Detroit one last time.
final good byes
That wraps up your sneak peek into the full Detroit Cookout Tour experience. We can’t wait to welcome you to the city — to laugh, connect, dance, and celebrate everything that makes our communities powerful. Whether you’re joining us for the full ride or just popping in for a day, know that every moment is crafted with intention, culture, and joy.
And while this tour ends, the story doesn’t stop here. Save the date — November 22, 2025 — for The Blaque Ball: an unforgettable night of unity, velvet, elegance, and community celebration. It's not just an event, it's a statement. We hope to see you there.
Let’s turn this moment into a movement — and we’ll see you soon in The D.