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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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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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139 Results Found

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.022.457Photo

Print, Photographic - Atwater St. Entrance

Print, Photographic

2008.033.527Photo

Atwater St. Entrance

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2005.004.019Photo

Letter - Metropolitan Police Commission

Letter

2001.061.160Archive

Metropolitan Police Commission

Report, Annual

Report, Annual

1968.146.011Archive

Certificate, Membership

Certificate, Membership

1966.001.084Archive

Book - Detroit - Poised for Action

Book

1960.050.001Archive

Detroit - Poised for Action

Certificate, Membership

Certificate, Membership

1955.166.060Archive

Book - Mystery of Cadillac's Lost Grave

Book

1948.132.066Archive

Mystery of Cadillac's Lost Grave

U-Matic - CAY/Blanchard Italian Festival 7/7/89 Tape #2

U-Matic

2015.008.207Archive

CAY/Blanchard Italian Festival 7/7/89 Tape #2

U-Matic - Coleman @ Churches Oct. 29 '89' & Freedom Festival Celebration #1 89 May 26
11-16-89

U-Matic

2015.008.138Archive

Coleman @ Churches Oct. 29 '89' & Freedom Festival Celebration #1 89 May 26
11-16-89

U-Matic - Detroit Festival Raw Footage
1990
11-19-90
Tape 2

U-Matic

2015.008.336Archive

Detroit Festival Raw Footage
1990
11-19-90
Tape 2

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