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Outdoor Adventure Center - Active Aging Adventures Brunch and Learn, Hardworking History: The Story of Carhartt

historic Carhartt clothing hanging on display

Outdoor Adventure Center - Active Aging Adventures Brunch and Learn, Hardworking History: The Story of Carhartt

2025-06-12T09:00:00Z 2025-06-12T12:00:00Z Outdoor Adventure Center - Active Aging Adventures Brunch and Learn, Hardworking History: The Story of Carhartt

During this monthly series for active aging adults, participants will have opportunities to meet our on-site educators, listen to guest presenters and take part in various natural resource-themed activities. All programs begin at 9 a.m. and include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. At 9:30 a.m., presentations will begin, so sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the OAC exhibits.

Michigan-based Carhartt has been making rugged workwear for 136 years. The June presentation will give an overview of the company’s origins in Detroit, its evolution over the years and the work it takes to preserve the company’s history.

Presenter Dave Moore established the archive program at Carhartt and has served as the company’s archivist and historian since 2014. He is the current chair of the Society of American Archivists Business Archives Section.

Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person; payment can be made for groups or individuals.

Register for Senior Brunch and Learn, Hardworking History: The Story of Carhartt.

 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207
Event Date

Start: June 12, 2025 9:00 AM

End: June 12, 2025 12:00 PM

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Outdoor Adventure Center

During this monthly series for active aging adults, participants will have opportunities to meet our on-site educators, listen to guest presenters and take part in various natural resource-themed activities. All programs begin at 9 a.m. and include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. At 9:30 a.m., presentations will begin, so sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the OAC exhibits.

Michigan-based Carhartt has been making rugged workwear for 136 years. The June presentation will give an overview of the company’s origins in Detroit, its evolution over the years and the work it takes to preserve the company’s history.

Presenter Dave Moore established the archive program at Carhartt and has served as the company’s archivist and historian since 2014. He is the current chair of the Society of American Archivists Business Archives Section.

Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person; payment can be made for groups or individuals.

Register for Senior Brunch and Learn, Hardworking History: The Story of Carhartt.

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