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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: Random Images

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Cup, Coffee - Dhs_2024_128_008_01_sf

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Card, Membership

Poster - The Chrysler Jeep Detroit APBA 2001 Gold Cup

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Stand, Music

Booklet - Annual Report of the Public Lighting Plant For the Year Ending June 30, 1920

Print, Photographic - Washington Jr. H.S.

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Instruction Sheet

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Postcard - Detroit River, Trenton Mich. - Detroit River Trenton, Mich.

Report, Annual - Annual Report of the Detroit Thrift Gardens for the Garden Year Ending Oct. 31, 1933

Transparency, Slide

Letter

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Postcard - Elks' Rest, Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Mich. - Elks' Rest, Woodmere Cemetry

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Postcard - Aerial Lift Bridge Duluth, Minnesota

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Button, Promotional

Program, Theater

Receipt - James C. Watson Livery

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Print, Photographic - Salina Elementary School

Invitation

Postcard

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Map - R. L. Polk & Co.'s Map of the City of Detroit, Michigan

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