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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.  

From the CEO: February 2022

Posted February 5, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

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NBA's 75th Anniversary

Posted February 5, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

Prepare for March Madness with history on Detroit’s best basketball players and celebrate the NBA's 75th Anniversary! 

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. 

Society Member: Kim Monts

Posted January 7, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

 

Detroit's First Maritime History Museum

Posted January 7, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

Detroit's first maritime history museum was actually on a ship! Learn more about the legacy of the J.T. Wing here. 

Who Is Farmer Jack?

Posted January 7, 2022 by Anonymous (not verified)

Farmer Jack was a popular grocery store chain that can be traced back to 1924 in Detroit. 

Top Holiday Gift Items

Posted December 13, 2021 by Anonymous (not verified)

The holidays are officially here and if you’ve got a history lover on your list, the Detroit Historical Museum store has you covered! Check out our holiday shopping guide.  

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