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The Fisher Family Story

Posted November 16, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

The Fisher Body company is one of the most influential and important autobody producers in automotive history. Learn more about the family that sparked a century’s worth of innovation. 

The J.L. Hudson Department Store Collection

Posted November 16, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

More than 4,000 artifacts from the J.L. Hudson's Departmart Store are now part of the Society's permanent collection. 

The Iconic Fisher Body Carriage

Posted November 16, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

The Fisher Body Company, one of the most significant auto part producers in Detroit history, had a reputation for craftsmanship, luxury, and style. To represent these qualities, the glamorous Napoleonic coach was chosen as a fitting emblem for the auto body firm. 

The Society's Most Requested Images

Posted November 12, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

To date, the Society has scanned and photographed more than 50,000 objects which are now available for viewing around the clock, and around the world, by anyone with an internet connection! 

The Society's Storyteller

Posted October 26, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

The Detroit Historical Society is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary, that means we’ve been sharing Detroit’s stories and why they matter for more than 100 years! But who is responsible for sharing our story?  

Haunted History: Detroit's Horror Movies

Posted October 26, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

When you think of Detroit, you might think of cars or sports, but the city is also a generator of horror films! This is our list of the top horror movies related to the city of Detroit.

Haunted History: The Crow

Posted October 26, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

While today’s media landscape is dominated by comic book characters, it was actually an independent creator from Detroit who beat the Avengers and the Justice League to the punch on the silver screen.  In 1989, Detroit’s own James O’Barr debuted his character The Crow in a locally-published comic book.  From that initial seed would spring follow-up comic series, novels, a video game, a television series, four feature films, and perpetual rumors of a modern film remake. 

Haunted History: Devil's Night

Posted October 25, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

The night before Halloween — on October 30, was once considered Devil’s Night in Detroit. Devil’s Night for Detroiters was marked with flames and fear, but later was recognized as an example of the power of community. 

Haunted History: Hermit's Cave

Posted October 25, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

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