Digital Collection

Access our online catalog to view thousands of unique artifacts from Detroit's past.

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'Behind the Scenes' Historic Tours

Our "Behind the Scenes" tours give you an in-depth look at some of Detroit's most iconic, history-making places.

What We're All About

Check out our campaign video for a quick introduction to the Detroit Historical Society.

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News & Events

June Scholar Series: Bill Loomis, "Detroit's Delectable Past"
Jun 19, 2013

Join local food aficionado Bill Loomis on a look back at the appetites, tastes, kitchens, parties, holidays and everyday meals that defined eating in Detroit, from the earliest days as a French village to the start of the twentieth century.

Extended Summer Hours at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum!
Jun 15, 2013

Due to anticipated demand, the Dossin Museum will now feature extended hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays all summer from Saturday, June 15 through Sunday, September 1.

July Film Series: The Rouge
Jul 13, 2013

Six screenings throughout the summer! From its first years as a model of integration for its time to Ford’s using cruel force to crush organized labor, the Rouge indelibly shaped the history of Detroit and the world. Early footage, photographs, and interviews share this intriguing story.

Heart Soul Detroit Opening Event
Jul 12, 2013

Celebrate the opening of a new exhibition, featuring interviews with and photography of Detroit living legends, in the Community Gallery. This exhibit serves as the companion to the recent book Heart Soul Detroit: Conversations on the Motor City, featuring photographs by Jenny Risher.