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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: Random Images

Transparency, Slide

Postcard - Great Lakes Sunset View From Aboard the S.S. SOUTH AMERICAN

Print, Photographic

Drawing, Architectural - Meeting & Banquet Halls,
Second Floor Plan,
Cobo Hall - Convention Arena,
Civic Center - City of Detroit, Michigan

Toy

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Envelope

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Negative, Glass-plate

Postcard - Eaton Tower by Illumination, Detroit, Mich.

Sign, Traffic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Tap, Beer

Invitation

Transparency

Print, Photographic

Bust

Poster, Advertisement

Plate, Decorative

Coaster

Postcard - Country Club Bldg., Gross Point, Mich.

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Menu

Print, Photographic

Lamp, Lard

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Catalog - Catalogue of Roses and Other Plants! From the Collection at D. Gladewitz's New Green House at Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Mich.

Trophy - Aaron DeRoy Memorial Trophy
For Fastest Heat Championship

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic - Coronado Apartments, North entrance on 2nd Ave, 2nd Ave & Selden

Print, Photographic

Card, Trade

Print, Photographic

Card, Political - (X) Vote for John R. Damm

Block, Hat

Drawing, Technical

Receipt

Basket, Food

Cartoon - Then and Now, or a glimpse into the kaleidoscope of Reform

Directory, Membership

Postcard - Burns Hotel Bar, Detroit, Mich.

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