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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

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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

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Bringing Detroit History to You

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Digital Collection

Encyclopedia 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

Guidebook

Postcard - Palmer Park Light House, Detr., Mich.

Envelope

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

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Brochure

Negative, Film

Postcard - Old Gateway; Gross Isle. Detroit, Mich.

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Program

Schedule

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Print, Photographic

Blueprint - Passenger & Freight Stmr.
[Hull #104]

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic - Cardinali's

Buttonhook

Image, Digital

Menu

Postcard - Band Stand, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich.

Image, Digital

Map

Catalog, Sales - Catalogue of Distinctive Roller Rink Specialties

Print, Photographic - Corner of Cass and Grand River

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Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic - Commercial Buildings - Front View - Randolph St.

Poster - Will You Help the Women of France?
Save Wheat

Print, Photographic

Card, Business - John McAfee

Directory, Telephone - The Speaking Telephone!
List of Subscribers connected with the Central Office System

Print, Photographic

Photograph, Cabinet - Annette Alger

Chart, Navigational - Grand Traverse Bay to Little Traverse Bay

Flatiron

Receipt

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Print, Photographic

Program, Theater - The Theatregoer: A Magazine for the Playgoer

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Ticket, Transportation

Car, Pedal

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Ribbon, Commemorative

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