One-afternoon-only, Saturday, January 13th, 2024 2:00 pm to 6:00pm.

This special tour is a second running of a sold out tour we preformed in August of 2023. All of the content will be repeated on the January 2024 date in order to accommodate those guests who could not attend in August. We hope you will join us.

Passed by the United States Congress on June 4th, 1919, and ratified on August 18th, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. In celebration of the 103rd anniversary of the 19th Amendment, join Detroit History Tours for an unforgettable evening of empowerment, history, and drinking booze out of tea cups. We’re calling it The Suffragette Shindig, and it’s going to be a blast from the voting past.

Embark on a journey through time as we honor the courageous suffragettes of Detroit. Your guide, and Detroit History Tours owner, Bailey Sisoy-Moore, will regale you with captivating tales of the past, detailing the remarkable lives of four Michigan's suffragettes in route to four woman- owned establishments. At each venue we visit, a unique cocktail inspired by a specific suffragette will be specially prepared for you, inclusive of your ticket price.

Arriving at each bar, you'll be greeted by the passionate female owner who has crafted a unique cocktail paying homage to a specific suffragette. Each of the delectable libations, skillfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients and a dash of history are offered with or without alcohol (when adding tickets to your cart, a form will pop up, please select “non-alcoholic” or “alcoholic” at this time, the ticket price is the same for either selection). Throughout the evening, our expert guide infuses the tour with her deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. Discover the untold stories behind each sip, unravel the secrets of mixology, and engage in lively celebration of the legacy of the suffragette movement.

Our journey concludes at a woman owned restaurant favorite, for a dinner among friends. Helmed by one of the great ladies of Detroit’s service industry, you’ll be treated to lovingly prepared dishes, served buffet style. (Options for vegetarians will be plentiful however vegans can not be accommodated. If you’re a picky eater, have food allergies, or don’t like surprises, this tour is not a good fit for you.)

Join us as we toast the suffragettes who paved the way for women's rights, all while enjoying the unique creations of the city's finest woman-owned bars and restaurants.

This special tour is one-afternoon-only, Saturday, January 13th, 2024 2:00 pm to 6:00pm. This special tour is a second running of a sold out tour we preformed in August of 2023. All of the content will be repeated on the January 2024 date in order to accommodate those guests who could not attend in August. We hope you will join us.

Meet Your Guide:

Bailey Sisoy - Moore

Bailey Sisoy-Moore is the owner of Detroit History Tours and the proprietress of the Detroit History Club. She is an author, humorist, workaholic, Faygo-loving tour guide from the great City of Detroit. A lover of city ephemera, her most prized possessions include her antique books about Detroit penned by Clarence M. Burton himself, her Library of Congress readers card, her collection of vintage jewelry, and signed pay stubs of Edsel Ford. A frequent essay contributor, her most recent work can be seen in The Detroit Neighborhood Guide Book. Her first children’s book, Rosie A Detroit Herstory, hit shelves in the fall of 2018 from Wayne State Press and is receiving rave reviews. She has appeared on television as a contributor on the Travel Channel’s Tough Boats and Globe Trekker series, is a common guest on history-themed podcasts, and has written op-eds for local papers. She also likes to think her mother is proud. When she isn’t tramping around Detroit giving tours, drinking at century-old bars, and talking history with anyone who’ll join her, she can be found at her home in Highland Park, “a little slice of heaven inside Detroit”. She is meticulous in her research and passionate about historical accuracy, yet she takes great joy in presenting history in the most exciting, playful, and accessible way possible. A passionate connoisseur of all things delicious, she adamantly argues the health benefits of coney dogs and Vernors floats.

The Details:

Because drinking and swearing come with the history, this public bus tour is strictly 21 years old and older.

The tour ticket price includes 3 custom cocktails or non-alcoholic mocktails, dinner, and all waitstaff/ bartender gratuities.

To best enjoy the tour, guests should be prepared to walk up to 30 yards at a leisurely pace, over uneven terrain. Good shoes are highly recommended.

Photography is permitted (encouraged) on this tour.

The tour departs from: The Detroit History Club, 3103 Commor, Hamtramck, MI 48212. Parking is on the street and may require guests to walk a short distance. Doors to the club open 30 minutes before the ticketed start time of their tour. At which time guests are invited to come inside, check into the tour, and relax until the departure time. Late arrivals will not be admitted, all Detroit History Tours start on time and depart without a grace period.

Your order confirmation email will serve as your only ticket- nothing will ship to your address. Please save your email and be prepared to show it on your phone or printed to board the bus. (We do this to avoid the ticketing fees that come along with ticketing systems. The price of your ticket will remain the same throughout checkout with no added fees or service charges.)

Tickets are $103.00 per person. This price includes your full tour, three custom cocktails or mocktails, bottled water, and dinner. All taxes and fees, as well as service tips are included in the ticket price. Zero booking charges apply at check out. Additional beers may be purchased.

Transportation is provided via luxury motor-coach outfitted with leather captains chairs for each guest. The motor-coach is equipped with an on board bathroom.

If you have a large group consider booking any of our fabulous tours as a private charter. We can arrange to pick your group up from any location, on any day and any time. Check out our Private Tours link for more information.

Tour guide tips are always appreciated but never expected. The very best tip is always a positive review!

Shindig (noun):

1. An informal gathering or social event characterized by lively and spirited entertainment, typically involving music, dancing, and jovial interaction among attendees. It is often marked by a sense of celebration, merriment, and conviviality.

2. A lively party or festivity, typically involving a large group of people coming together to enjoy each other's company, engage in lively conversation, and partake in various forms of entertainment, such as games, performances, or other engaging activities.

3. A colloquial term used to describe a festive occasion or a fun-filled gathering where people gather to socialize, unwind, and enjoy themselves, often with food, beverages, and music being key components of the event.