Organizations & communities / Northwest Detroit
Marygrove Conservancy
The 53-acre Gothic-style campus of the former Marygrove College in northwest Detroit, now home to schools and event spaces.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Marygrove College closed at the end of 2019 after 92 years. Its logo, a nod to the founding IHM sisters, still shows the historic Liberal Arts Building. Since 2018 the nonprofit Marygrove Conservancy has looked after the 53-acre campus, where education partners now include The School at Marygrove, the Marygrove Early Education Center and a University of Michigan teaching school. It also hosts events: the Marygrove Theater seats 392, Theresa Maxis Alumnae Hall takes 400 theater-style, and Sacred Heart Chapel holds 300. Free community events include Light Up Marygrove in December and Campus Summer Fest.
- 53-acre historic campus
- Home of Marygrove College for 92 years
- Run by the Marygrove Conservancy since 2018
- 392-seat theater
- Free community celebrations with registration
A closer look
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03 / Events
Events at this place
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Nov 4, 2026, 1:00 PMTEDxDetroit at Marygrove
TEDxDetroit returns for its 18th year on Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. at the Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit. Local thinkers, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and artists take the Marygrove Theatre stage. Tickets are available online.
Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PMVivian's Song – Matinee + talkback
Detroit playwright LaKeta Caston’s stage play Vivian's Song has a matinee and talkback on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit, presented as The Rhythm of the Voice’s fall fundraiser. Proceeds support community mental health programs. Admission: Early Bird $30, General $35, Group (10) $250.
Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PMVivian's Song – Evening performance
Vivian's Song, a stage play by Detroit playwright LaKeta Caston, is on Saturday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit, presented as The Rhythm of the Voice’s fall fundraiser. Proceeds support their community mental health and wellness work; admission $30 early bird, $35 general, $250 group (10).
Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 PMRoots Strong Book Fair
Marygrove Conservancy hosts a free book fair on Saturday, December 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Madame Cadillac Building at its Detroit campus. It's aimed at teens, infants and toddlers.
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