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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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Painting

Painting

2016.157.003Object

Painting - Ballet Artistry

Painting

2016.157.002Object

Ballet Artistry

Painting - The Birches

Painting

2016.157.001Object

The Birches

Painting - Lake Freighter

Painting

2016.052.001Object

Lake Freighter

Transparency, Slide - Charlevoix

Transparency, Slide

2016.030.040Photo

Charlevoix

Transparency, Slide - Linwood - Cleaner Outer

Transparency, Slide

2016.030.026Photo

Linwood - Cleaner Outer

Transparency, Slide - Linwood Cop Line

Transparency, Slide

2016.030.021Photo

Linwood Cop Line

Transparency, Slide - 12th St. State Cops

Transparency, Slide

2016.030.009Photo

12th St. State Cops

Postcard - U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER MACKINAW

Postcard

2015.065.073Archive

U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER MACKINAW

Postcard - CITY OF GREEN BAY

Postcard

2015.065.045Archive

CITY OF GREEN BAY

Postcard - S.S. SOUTH AMERICAN Cruising The Great Lakes

Postcard

2015.065.043Archive

S.S. SOUTH AMERICAN Cruising The Great Lakes

Postcard - "Twilight Reflections"

Postcard

2015.065.042Archive

"Twilight Reflections"

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