From the Collection

Blessing of the Fleet

Posted March 7, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

Each year on the second Sunday of March, a unique and long-standing service is held at the Mariners’ Church of Detroit—the annual blessing of the fleet

Exploring Hamtramck with Historic Photos

Posted March 1, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

Explore Hamtramck through historic photos from the Detroit Historical Society’s collection.  

Detroit's Doorway to Freedom

Posted February 5, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

Learn why Detroit is called the Doorway to Freedom.  

Found Footage: Black Bottom Detroit

Posted January 7, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood was razed to make way for I-375, displacing residents and erasing the neighborhood's footprint. Discover unearthed footage of the neighborhood from the Detroit Video History Archive. 

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