Detroit Historical Society
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Founded in 1921, we manage the Detroit Historical Museum, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and a collection of 250,000+ incredible artifacts.
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On November 26, 1827, Detroit passed an ordinance requiring city sidewalks. Planks were used for sidewalk construction into the early 1900s, as shown in this 1902 photo.
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
On November 26, 1827, Detroit passed an ordinance requiring city sidewalks. Planks were used for sidewalk construction into the early 1900s, as shown in this 1902 photo.
📆 We've had an exciting 2025! From hosting thousands of students to staging award-winning exhibitions, learn more about our year in review and where we're headed next from CEO Elana Rugh: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
📆 We've had an exciting 2025! From hosting thousands of students to staging award-winning exhibitions, learn more about our year in review and where we're headed next from CEO Elana Rugh: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
For 10,000+ years, Native Ancestors lived on, migrated through, and cared for the land of Detroit. November is Native American Heritage Month and a great time to learn more about our region's First People in our signature exhibit Origins: Life Where the River Bends.
Plan your visit: bit.ly/4rc5CYM
Plan your visit: bit.ly/4rc5CYM
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
For 10,000+ years, Native Ancestors lived on, migrated through, and cared for the land of Detroit. November is Native American Heritage Month and a great time to learn more about our region's First People in our signature exhibit Origins: Life Where the River Bends.
Plan your visit: bit.ly/4rc5CYM
Plan your visit: bit.ly/4rc5CYM
🐙🏒 COMING SOON: Detroit Red Wings at 100 — Becoming Hockeytown opens on Thursday, 11/20 at the Detroit Historical Museum!
Celebrate a century of Detroit hockey, from the 1926 Detroit Cougars to today's Detroit Red Wings.
Celebrate a century of Detroit hockey, from the 1926 Detroit Cougars to today's Detroit Red Wings.
November 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🐙🏒 COMING SOON: Detroit Red Wings at 100 — Becoming Hockeytown opens on Thursday, 11/20 at the Detroit Historical Museum!
Celebrate a century of Detroit hockey, from the 1926 Detroit Cougars to today's Detroit Red Wings.
Celebrate a century of Detroit hockey, from the 1926 Detroit Cougars to today's Detroit Red Wings.
📝🍎 During the past year, more than 12,000 students explored Detroit’s history in our museum tours, scavenger hunts, and interactive performances — including all 4,000 3rd graders from Detroit Public Schools Community District.
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
📝🍎 During the past year, more than 12,000 students explored Detroit’s history in our museum tours, scavenger hunts, and interactive performances — including all 4,000 3rd graders from Detroit Public Schools Community District.
On November 14, 1914, John and Horace Dodge built the first Dodge automobile - the four-cylinder Dodge Model 30 - at their production facility in Hamtramck. This sketch shows "Dodge Main" as it looked upon completion in 1914.
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
On November 14, 1914, John and Horace Dodge built the first Dodge automobile - the four-cylinder Dodge Model 30 - at their production facility in Hamtramck. This sketch shows "Dodge Main" as it looked upon completion in 1914.
On November 11, 1918, an armistice brought an end to fighting on land, sea and air in World War I. This photographic postcard shows an elevated view of a large crowd around the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at Campus Martius in Detroit.
November 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
On November 11, 1918, an armistice brought an end to fighting on land, sea and air in World War I. This photographic postcard shows an elevated view of a large crowd around the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at Campus Martius in Detroit.
On November 10, 1975, the ore carrier S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior near Whitefish Point, killing all 29 sailors on board.
⚓️ Tonight, we honor the 50th anniversary and all other sailors lost on the lakes at our 26th Annual Lost Mariners Remembrance at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
⚓️ Tonight, we honor the 50th anniversary and all other sailors lost on the lakes at our 26th Annual Lost Mariners Remembrance at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
November 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
On November 10, 1975, the ore carrier S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior near Whitefish Point, killing all 29 sailors on board.
⚓️ Tonight, we honor the 50th anniversary and all other sailors lost on the lakes at our 26th Annual Lost Mariners Remembrance at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
⚓️ Tonight, we honor the 50th anniversary and all other sailors lost on the lakes at our 26th Annual Lost Mariners Remembrance at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
🎄🎁 With rare artifacts from the early days of the Hudson’s Thanksgiving Parade to our beloved collection of Santabears, this nostalgic exhibition brings the spirit of Hudson’s to life through the decades. More details at bit.ly/3q9Sc2p
November 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🎄🎁 With rare artifacts from the early days of the Hudson’s Thanksgiving Parade to our beloved collection of Santabears, this nostalgic exhibition brings the spirit of Hudson’s to life through the decades. More details at bit.ly/3q9Sc2p
✨ Step back into the magic of a Detroit tradition! ✨
⛄️ Hudson’s Holidays is now open at the Detroit Historical Museum through 1/5/26! Explore recreated window displays, Toy Town treasures, elegant fashions, and the iconic in-store details that made Hudson’s the heart of Detroit’s holiday season.
⛄️ Hudson’s Holidays is now open at the Detroit Historical Museum through 1/5/26! Explore recreated window displays, Toy Town treasures, elegant fashions, and the iconic in-store details that made Hudson’s the heart of Detroit’s holiday season.
November 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
✨ Step back into the magic of a Detroit tradition! ✨
⛄️ Hudson’s Holidays is now open at the Detroit Historical Museum through 1/5/26! Explore recreated window displays, Toy Town treasures, elegant fashions, and the iconic in-store details that made Hudson’s the heart of Detroit’s holiday season.
⛄️ Hudson’s Holidays is now open at the Detroit Historical Museum through 1/5/26! Explore recreated window displays, Toy Town treasures, elegant fashions, and the iconic in-store details that made Hudson’s the heart of Detroit’s holiday season.
⚓️ This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Join us at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum November 7-10 for special commemoration events, including a book talk, drop-in tours, a pop-up exhibit, and family-friendly crafts.
Find all the details at: bit.ly/3W9lInP
Find all the details at: bit.ly/3W9lInP
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
⚓️ This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Join us at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum November 7-10 for special commemoration events, including a book talk, drop-in tours, a pop-up exhibit, and family-friendly crafts.
Find all the details at: bit.ly/3W9lInP
Find all the details at: bit.ly/3W9lInP
On November 5, 1918, Michigan's male voters approved a state constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women after a decades-long struggle. See some of our collections items related to women's suffrage: bit.ly/43I6Bpu
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On November 5, 1918, Michigan's male voters approved a state constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women after a decades-long struggle. See some of our collections items related to women's suffrage: bit.ly/43I6Bpu
On October 29, 1907 the new Pontchartrain Hotel celebrated its opening. A more modern, luxurious hotel constructed on the site of Detroit's storied Russell House, the Pontchartrain would operate for less than 13 years, despite becoming a social and business hub in the city.
October 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
On October 29, 1907 the new Pontchartrain Hotel celebrated its opening. A more modern, luxurious hotel constructed on the site of Detroit's storied Russell House, the Pontchartrain would operate for less than 13 years, despite becoming a social and business hub in the city.
Sensory friendly hour runs from 1-2 pm & general admission is 2-5 pm. Find all the details at detroithistorical.org/events
October 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Sensory friendly hour runs from 1-2 pm & general admission is 2-5 pm. Find all the details at detroithistorical.org/events
Tomorrow - join us for Treats in the Streets! Our FREE Halloween celebration featuring:
🎨 Halloween coloring and crafts
🎃 Games and storytelling
🎩 Magic by Dr. Weird
🎭 Richard Paul's Ha Ha Halloween Puppet Show
🪩 DJ Waltimore's Super Dance Party
💥 Super Drawing Time with Katie Cook
🍭 TREATS!
🎨 Halloween coloring and crafts
🎃 Games and storytelling
🎩 Magic by Dr. Weird
🎭 Richard Paul's Ha Ha Halloween Puppet Show
🪩 DJ Waltimore's Super Dance Party
💥 Super Drawing Time with Katie Cook
🍭 TREATS!
October 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tomorrow - join us for Treats in the Streets! Our FREE Halloween celebration featuring:
🎨 Halloween coloring and crafts
🎃 Games and storytelling
🎩 Magic by Dr. Weird
🎭 Richard Paul's Ha Ha Halloween Puppet Show
🪩 DJ Waltimore's Super Dance Party
💥 Super Drawing Time with Katie Cook
🍭 TREATS!
🎨 Halloween coloring and crafts
🎃 Games and storytelling
🎩 Magic by Dr. Weird
🎭 Richard Paul's Ha Ha Halloween Puppet Show
🪩 DJ Waltimore's Super Dance Party
💥 Super Drawing Time with Katie Cook
🍭 TREATS!
On October 24, 2005, civil rights icon Rosa Parks died at the age of 92 in her adopted hometown of Detroit. As a testimony to her legacy, the front seats of city buses in Detroit and Montgomery, Alabama were adorned with black ribbons in the days leading up to her funeral.
October 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
On October 24, 2005, civil rights icon Rosa Parks died at the age of 92 in her adopted hometown of Detroit. As a testimony to her legacy, the front seats of city buses in Detroit and Montgomery, Alabama were adorned with black ribbons in the days leading up to her funeral.
Artifacts, photographs, and art tell the story of Hannan’s 100-year history, from its early roots and innovative programs to its vision for redefining aging across metro Detroit. More details: bit.ly/49gksH8
October 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Artifacts, photographs, and art tell the story of Hannan’s 100-year history, from its early roots and innovative programs to its vision for redefining aging across metro Detroit. More details: bit.ly/49gksH8
As the Detroit's Hannan Center commemorates its 100th anniversary, celebrate a century of impact with a new exhibition in the Detroit Historical Museum's Auditorium Showcase!
October 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
As the Detroit's Hannan Center commemorates its 100th anniversary, celebrate a century of impact with a new exhibition in the Detroit Historical Museum's Auditorium Showcase!
On October 20, 1902, the first Cadillac was assembled (although the exact date is somewhat in dispute). Shown here, men gather around what's noted as "the first 'Cadillac' about to start for the first time on its own power."
Learn more about the company: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Learn more about the company: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
October 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On October 20, 1902, the first Cadillac was assembled (although the exact date is somewhat in dispute). Shown here, men gather around what's noted as "the first 'Cadillac' about to start for the first time on its own power."
Learn more about the company: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Learn more about the company: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
📣 Matching grant opportunity! Through the run of The Detroit Shoppe: 15 Years of Celebrating Detroit exhibition, the Somerset Collection will generously match every donation to the Detroit Historical Society—dollar for dollar—up to $15k.
Learn more and donate: bit.ly/4n6GP51
Learn more and donate: bit.ly/4n6GP51
October 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
📣 Matching grant opportunity! Through the run of The Detroit Shoppe: 15 Years of Celebrating Detroit exhibition, the Somerset Collection will generously match every donation to the Detroit Historical Society—dollar for dollar—up to $15k.
Learn more and donate: bit.ly/4n6GP51
Learn more and donate: bit.ly/4n6GP51
🚀 See the rare space age vehicle that could run on nearly anything combustible, including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and even peanut oil. More details: bit.ly/3KAm7wT
October 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🚀 See the rare space age vehicle that could run on nearly anything combustible, including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and even peanut oil. More details: bit.ly/3KAm7wT
This year marks Chrysler's 100th anniversary, after Maxwell Motors officially became the Chrysler Corporation on June 6, 1925. To celebrate, our spectacular Turbine car is back on display at the Detroit Historical Museum!
October 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This year marks Chrysler's 100th anniversary, after Maxwell Motors officially became the Chrysler Corporation on June 6, 1925. To celebrate, our spectacular Turbine car is back on display at the Detroit Historical Museum!
On October 10, 1968, the Detroit Tigers clinched World Series victory in a dramatic game seven victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. This photo shows the celebration in downtown Detroit in the days after the win.
October 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On October 10, 1968, the Detroit Tigers clinched World Series victory in a dramatic game seven victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. This photo shows the celebration in downtown Detroit in the days after the win.
On October 8, 1846, Detroit's Elmwood Cemetery opened. It is the oldest continuously-operating non-denominational cemetery in Michigan. This ca. 1914 postcard shows a view of the grounds with a bridge in the foreground, a fountain, two grave markers and three people.
October 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
On October 8, 1846, Detroit's Elmwood Cemetery opened. It is the oldest continuously-operating non-denominational cemetery in Michigan. This ca. 1914 postcard shows a view of the grounds with a bridge in the foreground, a fountain, two grave markers and three people.
On October 6, 1942, an "Air Raid Defense Meeting" was held at the Fifth Church of Christ Scientist, located on Second Boulevard at Whitmore Road in Detroit, as advertised on this poster.
October 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On October 6, 1942, an "Air Raid Defense Meeting" was held at the Fifth Church of Christ Scientist, located on Second Boulevard at Whitmore Road in Detroit, as advertised on this poster.