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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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Digital Collection: Random Images

Dress

Print, Photographic

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Calculator, Desk

Print, Photographic

Register, Cash

Print, Photographic

Stein

Poster - Concert of Colors

Poster

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Ford Motor Company, River Rouge, Mich. - Ford Motor Company, River Rouge, Mich.

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

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Print, Photographic - The Traugott-Schmidt Complex; Trappers Alley; Greektown

Program, Theater - Michigan Opera Theatre Commemorative Program

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Invitation

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic - Car No. 3085

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Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic - Entrance End

Negative, Film

Extinguisher, Fire

Letter - Wilcox, Luff & Fuller
Commission Merchants

Letter - Our Legislative City Government
[Detroit Common Council]

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic - Bray's Hamburgers

Print, Photographic

Map - Map of Belle Isle Park

Transparency, Lantern-slide

Schedule - Rapid Railway System, Detroit and Port Huron Electric Fast Line

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Photograph, Digital

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Box

Print, Photographic - Car No. 3060

Transparency, Slide

Print, Photographic - East End Pic-Nic Grounds

Postcard - Mail in Outing Post Card

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Print, Photographic

Postcard - Belle Isle Ferry Foot Woodward Ave.

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