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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

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Stein

Print, Photographic

Postcard

Print, Photographic

Block, Hat

Postcard - Belle Isle Park - The Cedar Mound. Detroit, Mich.

Directory, Membership

Invitation

Postcard - Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich.

Print, Photographic

Stamp, Postage - Marvin Gaye

Postcard

Print, Photographic

Brochure

Postcard - St. Mary's Church, Detroit, Mich.

Envelope - The Detroit Bar

Brochure - Downtown Detroit Days

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Hotel Statler, Detroit, Mich.

Negative, Glass-plate

Poster - I Gave A Man!

Poster, Political

Cart - 1953.231.002 Piano Cart Handhelds_arceye_user_001

Mahjong

Program - Detroit Firemen's 49th Annual Field Day

Plate, Butter

Booklet - The Book-Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Michigan - Dhs_2000_005_004_cover_sf

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Notebook - Bradley Fertilizer Company

Music, Sheet - There's Egypt in Your Dreamy Eyes

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Postcard - New Recruits - U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois

Menu

Print, Photographic

Program

U-Matic - Appointees Happy B-Day to Mayor Young

Negative, Film

Menu

Negative, Film

Platter

Print, Photographic

Image, Digital

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