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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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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: Search

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Postcard - Cadillaqua Water Fete-Carnival - Fourth Week of July

Postcard

1988.016.002bArchive

Cadillaqua Water Fete-Carnival - Fourth Week of July

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1982.146.065Photo

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1982.144.546Photo

Letter

Letter

1965.045.015Archive

Letter

Letter

1948.050.008Archive

Print, Photographic

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2013.012.035Photo

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2009.019.250Photo

Letter

Letter

2001.061.146Archive

Keith Arnold, February 22nd, 2012

Document, Digital

Keith Arnold, February 22nd, 2012

Mary Thompson, June 27th, 2016

File, Digital Audio

Mary Thompson, June 27th, 2016

Akil Alvin, August 17th, 2022

Document, Digital

Akil Alvin, August 17th, 2022

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