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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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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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Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.022.511Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.022.510Photo

Print, Photographic - Launching Charles F. Kettering's boat the OLIVE K.

Print, Photographic

2012.022.509Photo

Launching Charles F. Kettering's boat the OLIVE K.

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.022.068Photo

Program - Souvenir Thirty-First International Convention

Program

2012.021.143Archive

Souvenir Thirty-First International Convention

Post Folder - Detroit Michigan

Post Folder

2012.020.804Archive

Detroit Michigan

Post Folder - Souvenir of Detroit Michigan

Post Folder

2012.020.802Archive

Souvenir of Detroit Michigan

Post Folder - Souvenir Folder of Detroit, Michigan

Post Folder

2009.016.001Archive

Souvenir Folder of Detroit, Michigan

Poster

Poster

2007.011.025Archive

Poster - Ford Detroit International Jazz Fest 23

Poster

2007.010.041Archive

Ford Detroit International Jazz Fest 23

Poster - 20th Annual Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival

Poster

2007.010.040Archive

20th Annual Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival

Poster - Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival 18

Poster

2007.010.036Archive

Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival 18

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