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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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Poster, Advertisement

Poster, Advertisement

2012.005.027Archive

Engraving

Engraving

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Engraving

Engraving

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Booklet - Souvenir of Steamer GREATER DETROIT

Booklet

2011.062.025Archive

Souvenir of Steamer GREATER DETROIT

Booklet - 1920 Steamer Schedules

Booklet

2011.062.016Archive

1920 Steamer Schedules

Booklet - Steamer Schedules 1917

Booklet

2011.062.014Archive

Steamer Schedules 1917

Music, Sheet - Prayer and Passion Waltzes

Music, Sheet

2011.054.016Archive

Prayer and Passion Waltzes

Music, Sheet - When Night Falls, Dear

Music, Sheet

2011.054.009Archive

When Night Falls, Dear

Postcard - Detroit in 1820.

Postcard

2011.048.001Archive

Detroit in 1820.

Postcard - Campus Martius

Postcard

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Postcard - Campus Martius, City Hall, and Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2011.036.231Archive

Campus Martius, City Hall, and Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - Bird's-Eye View of Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2011.036.230Archive

Bird's-Eye View of Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich.

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