🗺️🚢🏗️ Explore the rich history of Downriver in the latest Wayne County History Project exhibition - open now at the Guardian Building! Stop in to learn about the people, industries, and moments that shaped Allen Park, Brownstown, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Lincoln Park, Romulus, Southgate, and Taylor.

Visit us over MLK Weekend! The museum will feature: 🏦 Sat 2 pm: William E. Kapp: Architect of The Detroit Historical Museum lecture 🧁 Mon 10 am-2 pm: MLK, Jr. Day Celebration 🎨 The final weekend for 100 Years Unbound, the Power of Aging, Hannan Center exhibition Plan your visit: bit.ly/3HMMTfI

On January 16, 1860, the city's only high school moved into a building on Gratiot Street. In September of 1863, it moved again to the former state capitol building on Griswold Street (at center here). It was known as Capitol High School. Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...

January 15 — This Day in Black History (1/2) Birth of Martin Luther King Jr. (1929) He became the most prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement, advocating nonviolent resistance to racial injustice.

For the safety of our visitors and staff, the Detroit Historical Museum & Detroit Historical Society offices are CLOSED today! ❄️ Find any updates at detroithistorical.org

🏆🗳️ #️⃣1️⃣ The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is in the running for Best Maritime Museum in USA TODAY's 10 Best Reader's Choice Contest! You can vote for us once a day until the contest ends in 26 days: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/dossi...

A Detroit legacy. Founded in 1893, Dittrich Furs is closing after 132 years and five generations of family ownership. We celebrate their history, craftsmanship, and lasting mark on Detroit. Thank you for being a staple in generations of family legacies. #DittrichFurs #DetroitLegacy

Here is your definitive guide on museums, attractions and historic sites not to be missed while visiting Detroit.

On January 13, 1884, this D.M. Ferry & Co. shipping confirmation was sent to D.E. Conrad of Houtzdale, PA, stating that a box of garden seeds has been sent care of A.B. Ashton. It notes that freight is paid for the Detroit to Pittsburgh leg, but local railroad charges will paid by the buyer.

This Sunday Read on 5️⃣ the Five #Motown songs that will still be remembered in 100 years. #Detroit #SongWriting #ClassicSoul and #BarrettStrong faroutmagazine.co.uk/motown-class...

Jan. 12, 1959: Berry Gordy Jr. borrowed $800, rented a modest Detroit house, and created a musical empire. That house became Hitsville U.S.A. — home of Motown Records and a sound you can hear the second it starts. Happy 67th birthday, Motown. 🎂🎶

📢 Extended through April! Step into the demolished neighborhood of Black Bottom in a digitally reconstructed street view and explore stories from past residents, descendants, and community members in From the Bottom Up, presented by The Black Bottom Archives.

On January 8, 1931, a huge crowd gathered in downtown Detroit to watch a parade promoting the Timken Company's new, quieter trucks for use on DSR streetcars. A sign reads, "Worm Driven Streetcar Truck. A New Industry for Detroit."

How a small Detroit restaurant grew into the world’s oldest jazz club. https://www.hourdetroit.com/from-the-magazine/the-way-it-was-1980-bakers-keyboard-lounge-detroit-jazz-festival/

On January 6, 1914, 10,000 men sought employment at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park Plant for the newly announced wage of $5 per day. This postcard depicts the plant's 50,000 employees in the 1920s. Learn more about Ford in our online encyclopedia: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...

📽️ The Dossin Great Lakes Museum webcam streams 24/7 at www.detroithistorical.org/webcam 🌡️ We also have a weather station! Reporting at www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pw... 🚢 Both courtesy of Boatnerd boatnerd.com

Today in 1965 at at Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A) in Detroit, The Supremes began recording "Stop! In the Name of Love."

✨ Happy new year! The Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum are OPEN with regular hours today and the rest of the weekend. Plan your museum visit or explore history from the comfort of home: www.detroithistorical.org

🕰️🛍️ It's the final week for our Hudson's Holidays exhibition at the Detroit Historical Museum - and we're open today with special hours! You can also visit Friday thru Sunday this weekend (we'll be closed Wednesday 12/31 and Thursday 1/1). Plan your trip: bit.ly/3HMMTfI

Holiday hours! Our museums are CLOSED 12/24-12/25 and will reopen with regular hours on Friday, 12/26. We'll be OPEN 12/26-12/30 and then CLOSED again 12/31-1/1.

On December 23, 1849, Mariners' Church, or Sailor's Bethel, was dedicated on Woodward Avenue at Woodbridge. In 1955, it was moved to its present location on Jefferson Avenue at Randolph to make way for the new Civic Center, and its tower was added after the move.

Looking back on Simmons and Clark, the iconic Detroit jewelry store founded in 1925 https://www.hourdetroit.com/the-way-it-was-articles/simmons-and-clark-the-way-it-was/

Detroit Historical Museum has a great Red Wings exhibit on.

🐻‍❄️🎄⏰ 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.

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.

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...

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

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."

Fisher Building, Detroit MI

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.

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...

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

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

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.

On December 5, 1920, legendary broadcaster Marvin Schlossberg, better known as Sonny Eliot, was born in Detroit. 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.

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...

🛍️ Kick off your holiday shopping with big savings on Detroit gifts! Browse at shop.detroithistorical.org

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

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.

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...

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...

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

🐙🏒 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.

The Indigenous Mapping Collective is a global network of Indigenous mappers that provides Indigenous Peoples, Nations, and organizations with the tools and training to map their lands, share their stories, and decolonize place and space. buff.ly/8laGNaZ #GISDay #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

How Detroit Became a Hub for Black Art  hyperallergic.com/1057932/how-...