This online exhibit from the William L. Clements Library challenges the perception of the past as dull and monochrome by showcasing the vibrant colors that defined people’s lives, from their clothing and games to their leisure activities. It encourages visitors to reimagine history in full color, revealing the richness and joy often obscured in black-and-white photographs.
More than Gray: Reimagining Early America in Full Color
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Nov. 20, 2026
William L. Clements Library
Nov. 9, 2026 - Nov. 13, 2026
Veteran and Military Services- University of Michigan
Nov. 6, 2026
Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
Sept. 26, 2026 - Jan. 24, 2027
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Sept. 25, 2026 - July 2, 2027
Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory
Sept. 21, 2026 - Dec. 16, 2026
University Library
Nov. 20, 2026
William L. Clements Library
Nov. 9, 2026 - Nov. 13, 2026
Veteran and Military Services- University of Michigan
Nov. 6, 2026
Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
Sept. 26, 2026 - Jan. 24, 2027
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Sept. 25, 2026 - July 2, 2027
Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory
Sept. 21, 2026 - Dec. 16, 2026
University Library