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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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Exhibitions & Projects

Explore exhibitions, immersive experiences, and learning opportunities – at our museums, in the community, and online!

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Projects

Projects that dive into history
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Events

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

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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History Resources

Research Assistance

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Bringing Detroit History to You

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Digital Collection

Encyclopedia of Detroit

Timeline of Detroit

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About

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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

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Postcard

Card, Trade

Poster - Hero Land

Print, Photographic

Program - World Team Tennis

Print, Photographic

Newspaper - The City of Detroit and its Surroundings

Brochure

Plate, Bread

Print, Photographic

Poster - We Are United Nations - Teamwork For Victory

Check, Bank

Bag, Shopping

Magazine - Scope

Yearbook - The Mackenzie Curtain Call,
The Stag

Print, Photographic

Coat

Radio Receiver

Print, Photographic

Basket, Food

Advertisement - DHD/DHS Programs 1989-1990

Tin

Pricelist

Postcard - Postcard with Image of Chief Kaw-Baw-Gam

Card, Greeting

Drawing, Technical - Hull 339, Self-Propelled Drift Collector,
Front End Loader and Basket

Carving

Program, Theater

Correspondence

Register, Cash

Poster

Negative, Film

Automobile - 1987 Cadillac Hearse

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Box, Accessory

Magazine - The Story of Newton

Print, Photograph

Print, Photographic

Ticket, Transportation

Negative, Glass-plate

Card, Advertising - Steamer Mayflower

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Postcard

Certificate, Membership

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