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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

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

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Encyclopedia 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

Spool, Sewing

Certificate

Flyer

Print, Photographic

Ledger

Transparency, Slide

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Advertisement - 1981 Buick Dealer Advertising Makes a Hit!

Invitation

Brochure - The Detroit Historical Department

Toy

Bylaws - Parliamentary Usage for Women's Clubs, Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged

Print, Photographic

Booklet - Round the World with the Sun

Poster - Is Your name on the Honor Roll

Print, Photographic

Card, Holiday

Postcard - Drive, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich.

Print, Photographic

Chart, Navigational - Monroe Harbor, Michigan

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Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Menu - In Recognition of Meritorious Service

Magazine - The Business Pioneer

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Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Box, Call

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Light House, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Newspaper

Postcard - Belle Isle Park - The Cedar Mound. Detroit, Mich.

Poster - Ethics in Government
[Milliken for Michigan]

Lithograph

Print, Photographic

Album, Record - Like a Virgin

Poster - Less Dangerous Than Careless Talk

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Canal Scene, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich.

Kit, Medical

Plaque, Award

Book, Discharge - United States Department of Commerce Discharge Book No. 182165

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