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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🐻❄️🎄⏰ Hudson's Holidays and our fantastic collection of Santabears are on display for three more weekends at the Detroit Historical Museum! See the special holiday exhibition through 1/4/26.
December 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🐻❄️🎄⏰ Hudson's Holidays and our fantastic collection of Santabears are on display for three more weekends at the Detroit Historical Museum! See the special holiday exhibition through 1/4/26.
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Was looking up the new skyscraper in Detroit built on the site of the old Hudson's store and it led me to wish I'd had a chance to explore said old store.
TBH, I have barely spent any time in downtown Detroit as an adult and have never really gotten a chance to appreciate it.
TBH, I have barely spent any time in downtown Detroit as an adult and have never really gotten a chance to appreciate it.
December 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Was looking up the new skyscraper in Detroit built on the site of the old Hudson's store and it led me to wish I'd had a chance to explore said old store.
TBH, I have barely spent any time in downtown Detroit as an adult and have never really gotten a chance to appreciate it.
TBH, I have barely spent any time in downtown Detroit as an adult and have never really gotten a chance to appreciate it.
On December 16, 1928, WJR-AM relocated from the Book-Cadillac Hotel to the Fisher Building, where it is still based today. The station increased its power to 50,000 watts by the mid-1930s and became a major broadcaster throughout the region.
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On December 16, 1928, WJR-AM relocated from the Book-Cadillac Hotel to the Fisher Building, where it is still based today. The station increased its power to 50,000 watts by the mid-1930s and became a major broadcaster throughout the region.
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
On December 15, 1921 at 7:45 in the evening, a meeting of "congenial spirits" was held at the newly opened Detroit Public Library on Woodward Ave. to discuss organizing a Detroit Historical Society to work in conjunction with the Burton Historical Collection and the Michigan Historical Society.
December 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
On December 15, 1921 at 7:45 in the evening, a meeting of "congenial spirits" was held at the newly opened Detroit Public Library on Woodward Ave. to discuss organizing a Detroit Historical Society to work in conjunction with the Burton Historical Collection and the Michigan Historical Society.
Opening Saturday! Discover the stories that shaped Romulus, Taylor, Brownstown, Ecorse, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Flat Rock, and Southgate in a vibrant new exhibition at the Guardian Building.
❄️🏙️ Join our family friendly holiday-themed open house on 12/13 from 10 am - 2 pm: bit.ly/4q1XbxE
❄️🏙️ Join our family friendly holiday-themed open house on 12/13 from 10 am - 2 pm: bit.ly/4q1XbxE
December 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Opening Saturday! Discover the stories that shaped Romulus, Taylor, Brownstown, Ecorse, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Flat Rock, and Southgate in a vibrant new exhibition at the Guardian Building.
❄️🏙️ Join our family friendly holiday-themed open house on 12/13 from 10 am - 2 pm: bit.ly/4q1XbxE
❄️🏙️ Join our family friendly holiday-themed open house on 12/13 from 10 am - 2 pm: bit.ly/4q1XbxE
On December 11, 1911, the Detroit Zoological Society was organized. This 1912 certificate signifies the life membership of Edwin S. George in the organization and notes that it was founded for "Establishment of a Zoological Park and the Preservation of Wild Animal Life."
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On December 11, 1911, the Detroit Zoological Society was organized. This 1912 certificate signifies the life membership of Edwin S. George in the organization and notes that it was founded for "Establishment of a Zoological Park and the Preservation of Wild Animal Life."
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Fisher Building, Detroit MI
December 10, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Fisher Building, Detroit MI
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Can't sleep, so I'm scrolling through the Detroit Historical Society archive and just found a letter written in 1812 by a General to a Major that mentions one of my ancestors in passing, so that's wild.
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Can't sleep, so I'm scrolling through the Detroit Historical Society archive and just found a letter written in 1812 by a General to a Major that mentions one of my ancestors in passing, so that's wild.
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videos of the hart plaza festivals on the detroit historical museum youtube page
6. What is your favorite piece of obscure media?
December 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
videos of the hart plaza festivals on the detroit historical museum youtube page
On December 10, 1914, James J. Brady conceived the idea of Old Newsboys collecting for the Goodfellow Fund to ensure "No Kiddie without a Christmas." The organization continues its work to this day & a statue honoring Brady stands on Belle Isle.
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
December 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On December 10, 1914, James J. Brady conceived the idea of Old Newsboys collecting for the Goodfellow Fund to ensure "No Kiddie without a Christmas." The organization continues its work to this day & a statue honoring Brady stands on Belle Isle.
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Add a little sparkle to your season! On 12/9 and 12/10, buy any of our historic ornaments and get a second one for just $5 in our online store.
🛍️ shop.detroithistorical.org
🛍️ shop.detroithistorical.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Add a little sparkle to your season! On 12/9 and 12/10, buy any of our historic ornaments and get a second one for just $5 in our online store.
🛍️ shop.detroithistorical.org
🛍️ shop.detroithistorical.org
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Do you recognize this location? This is a plan of Fort Detroit in 1760, where downtown Detroit now stands. It gives us an idea of what Detroit looked like as the region changed from French territory to British. Take a closer look: https://myumi.ch/Mk8z8 #MapMonday
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Do you recognize this location? This is a plan of Fort Detroit in 1760, where downtown Detroit now stands. It gives us an idea of what Detroit looked like as the region changed from French territory to British. Take a closer look: https://myumi.ch/Mk8z8 #MapMonday
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An interesting morning doing weather, and also covering some new exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum for HockeyTown, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Detroit Red Wings and also Holidays at Hudson’s!
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
An interesting morning doing weather, and also covering some new exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum for HockeyTown, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Detroit Red Wings and also Holidays at Hudson’s!
Revisit the magic of Detroit's hometown department store in our Hudson's Holidays exhibition at the Detroit Historical Museum - open now! - and special events, coming soon ✨🎁
Saturday, 12/20
🥂 Hudson's Holidays Dinner | 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12/21
☕️ Hudson's Holidays Brunch | 10 a.m.
Saturday, 12/20
🥂 Hudson's Holidays Dinner | 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12/21
☕️ Hudson's Holidays Brunch | 10 a.m.
December 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Revisit the magic of Detroit's hometown department store in our Hudson's Holidays exhibition at the Detroit Historical Museum - open now! - and special events, coming soon ✨🎁
Saturday, 12/20
🥂 Hudson's Holidays Dinner | 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12/21
☕️ Hudson's Holidays Brunch | 10 a.m.
Saturday, 12/20
🥂 Hudson's Holidays Dinner | 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12/21
☕️ Hudson's Holidays Brunch | 10 a.m.
On December 5, 1920, legendary broadcaster Marvin Schlossberg, better known as Sonny Eliot, was born in Detroit.
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
December 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
On December 5, 1920, legendary broadcaster Marvin Schlossberg, better known as Sonny Eliot, was born in Detroit.
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
On December 4, 1912, this postcard from our collection was postmarked, showing the Spruce Log at Palmer Park.
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
On December 4, 1912, this postcard from our collection was postmarked, showing the Spruce Log at Palmer Park.
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One of the most devastating natural disasters in Detroit history struck 51 years ago on this date, from Dec. 1-2, 1974, the region was buried under relentless snow, turning the days after Thanksgiving into a surreal winter landscape for the city.
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One of the most devastating natural disasters in Detroit history struck 51 years ago on this date, from Dec. 1-2, 1974, the region was buried under relentless snow, turning the days after Thanksgiving into a surreal winter landscape for the city.
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
🛍️ Kick off your holiday shopping with big savings on Detroit gifts! Browse at shop.detroithistorical.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🛍️ Kick off your holiday shopping with big savings on Detroit gifts! Browse at shop.detroithistorical.org
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Soutenance de thèse de Rémi Boucay : Des eaux capitales. Les ingénieurs de l’armée des États-Unis et la région nord-américaine des Grands Lacs, 1840-1882, samedi 29 novembre à 9h30
En savoir plus : mondes-americains.ehess.fr/index.php?4664
En savoir plus : mondes-americains.ehess.fr/index.php?4664
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Soutenance de thèse de Rémi Boucay : Des eaux capitales. Les ingénieurs de l’armée des États-Unis et la région nord-américaine des Grands Lacs, 1840-1882, samedi 29 novembre à 9h30
En savoir plus : mondes-americains.ehess.fr/index.php?4664
En savoir plus : mondes-americains.ehess.fr/index.php?4664
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.
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Worn #onthisday in 1906 by Hazel Pingree at her #wedding to Sherman Depew in Detroit, MI. The @freep.com described her "white chiffon and liberty satin" wedding gown "made Empire fashion and trimmed with pointe de Venice lace" and "tiara of the same lace" with veil. #OTD 📷 Detroit Historical Society
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Worn #onthisday in 1906 by Hazel Pingree at her #wedding to Sherman Depew in Detroit, MI. The @freep.com described her "white chiffon and liberty satin" wedding gown "made Empire fashion and trimmed with pointe de Venice lace" and "tiara of the same lace" with veil. #OTD 📷 Detroit Historical Society
📆 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...
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"Our collection contains over 250,000 artifacts representing over 300 years of our region’s unique history. About 47,000 of these are available in our Online Collection!"
www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
"Our collection contains over 250,000 artifacts representing over 300 years of our region’s unique history. About 47,000 of these are available in our Online Collection!"
www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
November 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Search the Detroit Historical Society Collections
"Our collection contains over 250,000 artifacts representing over 300 years of our region’s unique history. About 47,000 of these are available in our Online Collection!"
www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
"Our collection contains over 250,000 artifacts representing over 300 years of our region’s unique history. About 47,000 of these are available in our Online Collection!"
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.