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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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Digital Collection: Search

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Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2009.021.314Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2009.021.303Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2009.021.302Photo

U-Matic - Detroit Festival Raw Footage
1990
11-19-90
Tape 2

U-Matic

2015.008.336Archive

Detroit Festival Raw Footage
1990
11-19-90
Tape 2

Postcard - Detroit

Postcard

2019.096.018Archive

Detroit

Invitation - Detroit 300 Gala

Invitation

2019.076.161Archive

Detroit 300 Gala

Brochure - Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry

Brochure

2019.054.101Archive

Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry

Medal, Commemorative

Medal, Commemorative

2017.128.002Object

Poster - 25th Detroit Music Awards

Poster

2016.071.001Archive

25th Detroit Music Awards

Postcard - Scenic Colored Miniatures - Twenty Views, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2016.008.001Archive

Scenic Colored Miniatures - Twenty Views, Detroit, Mich.

VHS - Mayor Kilpatrick's Farewell to Athenia Harris
TRT :00:38 secs.
© 2003 Detroit Cable Commission

VHS

2015.010.003Archive

Mayor Kilpatrick's Farewell to Athenia Harris
TRT :00:38 secs.
© 2003 Detroit Cable Commission

Print - Steam Yacht Delphine

Print

2014.004.002Archive

Steam Yacht Delphine

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