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

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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

Certificate

Print, Photographic

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Newsletter - Monroe La-Z-News

Flier

Drawing, Architectural - Trinity Episcopal Church

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Blueprint - Detroit Residential Manpower Center
Fort Wayne, Detroit, Michigan

Dish, Dessert

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Postcard - Lobby~

Cannon - Dhs_2008_004_013_arceye_user_001

Print, Photographic

Brochure - D&C Lake Lines, 1944, The Grand Fleet of the Great Lakes

Film, Motion Picture - Aug 30 1-3 Work Print with Taped Sections - Boblo Park - On Lab Cores

Negative, Glass-plate

Stereograph - Excelsior Boat House

Automobile

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Hotel Detroiter, Woodward at Adelaide, Detroit, Michigan

Negative, Film

Postcard - S. S. Kresge Co. Administration Building, Detroit, Mich.

Chandelier

Flyer

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print

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Bottle, Scent

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Postcard

Advertisement

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Bow, Violin

Music, Sheet - Sleepy Eyes (A Lullaby Song)

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Tin

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Print, Photographic - River Fishing

Dress

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