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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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Exhibitions & Projects

Explore exhibitions, immersive experiences, and learning opportunities – at our museums, in the community, and online!

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Projects

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Events

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

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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History Resources

Research Assistance

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Bringing Detroit History to You

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Digital Collection

Encyclopedia of Detroit

Timeline of Detroit

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About

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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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Help celebrate and protect Detroit’s legacy by giving, getting involved, or becoming part of our community!

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Digital Collection: Random Images

Print, Photographic

Music, Sheet - My American Beauty Rose

Print, Photographic

Certificate

Crate

Postcard

Print, Photographic

Article - Creative Expression for All Children

Negative, Film

Poster - Back the Attack - Buy War Bonds, 3rd War Loan

Postcard - City Hall, Dime Bank and Majestic Bldgs., Detroit, Mich.

Plate, Engraving

Postcard - Horticultural Bldg, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - Seeing Detroit

Print, Photographic

Emblem, Automotive

Print, Photographic

Transparency, Slide

Print, Photographic

Plate, Butter

Postcard

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic - Belle Isle

Postcard - Detroit Yacht Club, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Poster

Booklet - Detroit Police Department

Drawing, Technical - Rigging Plan
[for trawler, Foam]

Print, Photographic - "Riding Stable Belle Isle"

Brochure - Downtown Detroit Days

Booklet - Faust Corporation

Print, Photographic

Brochure

Print, Photographic

Advertisement - Cash for Wheat!

Ticket

Menu

Card, Greeting - Looking Ahead

Moccasin

Animal, Stuffed

Bugle

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic - Vanity Ballroom, E. Jefferson

Catalog

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Program - Children's Excursion to Bob-Lo

Booklet - Illustrated Atlas of South America

Music, Sheet - Wayne University

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