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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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Research Assistance

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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

Print, Photographic

Coupon, Ration - Mileage Ration Identification Folder

Print, Photographic

Plate, Dessert

Manual - Manual of Therapeutics

Print, Photographic

Sign

Post Folder - Souvenir Folder of Detroit Michigan

Lampshade

Pencil

Finder, Star

Negative, Film

Letter

Negative, Glass-plate

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Map - Champion Sillimanite Mine, Oreana, Pershing County, Nev.

Drawing

Statue

Radio

Report, Annual - McLouth Steel Corporation
Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 1950

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Purse

Booklet - What It Takes to Build a Bank Building ... Interesting Facts,
National Bank of Detroit

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Card, Store

Photograph, Cabinet

Print, Photographic

Ticket

Drawing

Poster

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Music, Sheet - American Prepare

Music, Sheet - Belle Isle, Belle Isle, Our Own

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Hat

Negative, Film

Brochure - D&C Lake Lines, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls

Print, Photographic

Poster - Our 7th War Loan Quota

VHS - Bezanson Family
Home Movies 1959-1963
Memorial Day Parade & Flag at 15:47

Print, Photographic

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