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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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1631 Results Found

Certificate, Achievement

Certificate, Achievement

1963.148.041Archive

Poster - Join The Red Star and Help Defeat The Enemy

Poster

1960.001.358Archive

Join The Red Star and Help Defeat The Enemy

Medal, Commemorative

Medal, Commemorative

1958.359.001Object

Postcard - Detroit to Buffalo

Postcard

1956.291.013Archive

Detroit to Buffalo

Postcard - The First Run Between Flint and Holly.

Postcard

1956.291.001aArchive

The First Run Between Flint and Holly.

Poster - Inflammable Goods, Oils, Etc.

Poster

1955.350.019aArchive

Inflammable Goods, Oils, Etc.

Poster, Instructional - Inflammable Goods, Oils, Etc.

Poster, Instructional

1955.350.019Archive

Inflammable Goods, Oils, Etc.

Map - Premier Series - Michigan

Map

1950.121.004Archive

Premier Series - Michigan

Brochure - Building Michigan

Brochure

1948.228.977Archive

Building Michigan

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1948.149.210Photo

Poster

Poster

1948.149.080Object

Document, Digital

Carsten Applegate, September 13th, 2024

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