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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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Digital Collection: Random Images

Brochure - D&C Navigation Company

Drawing

Print, Photographic

Poster - The Ships Are Coming

Print, Photographic

Film, Motion Picture

Photograph, Cabinet

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Newsletter - Kiwanis Krier

Print, Photographic

Pitcher, Cream

Print, Photographic

Sign, Advertising

Negative, Film

Card, Membership - Ste. Clair Shores Country Club

Cap, Gas

Print, Photographic

Letter - News Bulletin
Central Business District Association

Print, Photographic

Program

Negative, Film

Certificate, Membership

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Music, Sheet - Musical Gem

Automotive Product

Letter

Flag

Negative, Film

Cart - 1953.231.002 Piano Cart Handhelds_arceye_user_001

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Button, Souvenir

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Detroit Boat Club, Belle Isle.

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Menu

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Grand Circus Park West, By Night, Detroit, Mich.

Program, Theater

Pitcher, Cream

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Medal, Commemorative

Film, Motion Picture - Urban Comm 9/28/81 City 22) B178-7161 - 7958 - 23) CT339-0656-0981

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