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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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Research & Learning

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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Help celebrate and protect Detroit’s legacy by giving, getting involved, or becoming part of our community!

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Digital Collection: Search

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214 Results Found

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.045.709Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.044.127Photo

Bookmark

Bookmark

2013.049.236Archive

Postcard - The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass

Postcard

2012.047.669Archive

The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2009.019.274Photo

Poster - give more books

Poster

1968.208.046Archive

give more books

Lithograph - The Detroit Institute of Arts

Lithograph

1975.005.006cObject

The Detroit Institute of Arts

Postcard - Hello from Detroit, Michigan

Postcard

2018.111.002Archive

Hello from Detroit, Michigan

Lithograph - The Old City Hall

Lithograph

1975.005.006kObject

The Old City Hall

Lithograph - The Wayne County Building

Lithograph

1975.005.006jObject

The Wayne County Building

Lithograph - St. John's Episcopal Church

Lithograph

1975.005.006iObject

St. John's Episcopal Church

Lithograph - The Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Waterworks Park

Lithograph

1975.005.006hObject

The Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Waterworks Park

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