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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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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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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: Search

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84 Results Found

Indenture - Indenture

Indenture

2018.038.010Archive

Indenture

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.044.105Photo

Postcard - City Hall & Office Bldgs., Detroit Mich. 14 - City Hall & Office Bldgs. Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2012.020.111Archive

City Hall & Office Bldgs., Detroit Mich. 14

Letter

Letter

2001.061.102Archive

Booklet - The Somerset Apartments

Booklet

1984.046.005aArchive

The Somerset Apartments

Register - Russell House Register

Register

1962.186.039Archive

Russell House Register

Picture - William Carson

Picture

2001.061.020Archive

William Carson

Handbill, Political - Board of Trade of the City of Detroit
Ticket for Officers, 1900-1901

Handbill, Political

2001.061.019Archive

Board of Trade of the City of Detroit
Ticket for Officers, 1900-1901

Newspaper - Official Report of the Detroit Board of Trade

Newspaper

2001.061.018Archive

Official Report of the Detroit Board of Trade

Newspaper - Government Crop Report

Newspaper

2001.061.017Archive

Government Crop Report

Roster - Board of Trade of the City of Detroit

Roster

2001.061.016Archive

Board of Trade of the City of Detroit

Envelope

Envelope

2001.061.015Archive

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