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With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

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Detroit Historical Museum

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Enjoy a variety of events, from lectures, book talks, and film screenings to family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours, concerts, and more!

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Research & Learning

Explore a wide range of tools and resources crafted to inspire curiosity and support learning for educators, students, and lifelong learners alike.

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Learn about our history, meet the dedicated team preserving Detroit’s legacy, and discover what we’re doing today.

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Help celebrate and protect Detroit’s legacy by giving, getting involved, or becoming part of our community!

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Digital Collection: Random Images

Print, Photographic

Balance, Torsion

Certificate, Membership

Print, Photographic

Letter

Lamp, Camphene

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Torch, Oxyacetylene

Print, Photographic - The Eastern Market

Specification - Specification for - Building: Brick Veneer and Frame Two Story Residence, Owner: Mr. R. A. Peters, Location: East Side of Abington Road Between Schoolcraft and Kendall Ave., Lot No. 468, Detroit, Michigan.

Letter

Menu

Booklet - Annual Announcement, 1903-1904, Detroit Young Men's Christian Association

Toy, Car

Postcard - Cafe Frontenac, Detroit's Smartest Dining-place
Italian Garden.

Emblem, Automotive

Program - RWT Detroit Red Wings Today

Poster - Over the Top Illinois!

Baseball

Negative, Glass-plate

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Detroit, Mich. Penobscot Building

Print, Photographic

Music, Sheet - Baby Blue Eyes

Print, Photographic - Corner of Cass and Grand River

Program, Theater - Stage: The Program for the Fisher Theatre

Postcard - Packard Motor Car Company, Detroit, Mich.

Print, Photographic

Blueprint - Sign Types for Historic Fort Wayne

Print, Photographic

Bootjack

Transparency, Lantern-slide - November, Detroit - Bell Isle

Coat

Stein

Music, Sheet - In Flanders Fields

VHS - Resource Recovery
Chene Park
Recycling Footage

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic - Commandant's Quarters

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Brochure

Postcard

Model - USS ARIEL

Blueprint - United States Steamer Michigan

Print, Photographic

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