| Detroit Historical Society

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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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Flyer for the Great Lakes Maritime Institute's 2026 Annual Dinner featuring a speaker and photo of a ship.

GLMI Annual Dinner

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

April 12, 2026, 2:00 - 6:00pm

Built by the River

Open for Memorial Day

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

May 25, 2026, 1:00 - 5:00pm

Event flyer with portraits of diverse individuals, announcing "The Send Off" at Detroit Historical Museum, April 4, 2026.

From the Bottom Up Closing Panel & Digitization Worshop

Detroit Historical Museum

April 4, 2026, 1:30 - 4:30pm

Centerpoint Opening Reception

Detroit Historical Museum

March 26, 2026, 5:30 - 8:00pm

Postcard - Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Public Library Main Branch - Behind the Scenes

Detroit Public Library - Main Branch

April 25, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00pm

Postcard - Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Public Library Main Branch - Behind the Scenes

Detroit Public Library - Main Branch

April 25, 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bearded man in a suit, resting his head on his hand, gazing thoughtfully. Black and white photograph.

Lecture - Detroit Sacred and Civic: The Victorian Architecture of Gordon W. Lloyd

Detroit Historical Museum

April 18, 2026, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Print, Photographic

Lecture: Detroit Lions and the Early NFL

Canton Public Library

August 18, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Display of historical maps and photos at a museum exhibit titled "Detroit Stations."

Lecture: Midnight: Detroit & the Underground Railroad

Northville District Library

June 12, 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

Display of historical maps and photos at a museum exhibit titled "Detroit Stations."

Lecture: Midnight: Detroit & the Underground Railroad

Westland Public Library

June 18, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm