Digital Collections: Collections | Detroit Historical Society

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Visit

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

Group Visits & Tours

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Exhibitions & Projects

Exhibitions & Projects

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

Current Exhibitions

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Projects

Projects that dive into history
Events

Events

Enjoy a variety of events, from lectures, book talks, and film screenings to family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours, concerts, and more!

Events Calendar

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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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For Educators

Teaching tools

Lesson Plans

School Tours & Programs

In Classroom Learning

History Resources

Research Assistance

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On-Site Research & Loans

Speaker's Bureau

Bringing Detroit History to You

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Online Research

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Digital Collection

Encyclopedia of Detroit

Timeline of Detroit

Blog
About

About Us

Learn about our history, meet the dedicated team preserving Detroit’s legacy, and discover what we’re doing today.

Our Museums

About Us

Careers at the Society

Our Staff

Rentals

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Support

Contribute

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

Support

Explore Ways To Get Involved

Become a Member

Giving

Volunteer

Artifact Donation

Digital Collection: Collections

Certificate

Political History

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Postcard - Belle Isle Bridge Fire, April 27, 1915

Postcard

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Map - The Tourist's Pocket Map of Michigan Exhibiting Its Internal Improvements

Reference

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Sketch

Religion

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casting

Sculpture

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Case, Card

Social History

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Booklet

Sports

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Drawing

Stout, William Bushnell

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Print, Photographic

Stroh Brewery Company

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Speaker

Technology

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Handbill

Theatre/Theater

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Block, Toy

Toys/Dolls/Games

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Card, Trade

Transportation

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Sign, Trade - Warm Floors

Walker & Co.

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