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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

Blueprint - Historic Fort Wayne,
Post Hospital Restoration

Sign, Advertising

Magazine - The Adcrafter, Vol. 6, No. 18

Pamphlet

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic - Temple Beth-El at 8801 Woodward Ave.

Album, record - The Motown Sound, A Collection of 16 Original Big Hits, Volume 9

Menu

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Invoice

Candlestick

Plate, Dessert

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Image, Digital

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Letter

Certificate, Achievement - United States Merchant Marine Certificate of Service

Drawing, Technical - Drive Adapter

Negative, Film

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Print, Photographic

Blotter, Desk - Ward's Tip-Top Bread

Letter

Negative, Film

Holder, Card

Letter - Rise of Architecture in Detroit

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Negative, Film

Menu

Newspaper - Truck Tracks

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Menu

Control, Elevator

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Postcard - The Aquarium and Horticultural Buildings, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich.

Print, Photographic

Certificate, Marriage - Certified Copy of an Entry of Marriage

Program - Thirtieth Annual Announcement, Cercle Dramatique
Detroit, Michigan, 1941-1942

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