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- EIN 38-1381144
- (313) 833-7936
- 5401 Woodward Ave Detroit MI 48202-4009 USA
- www.detroithistorical.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, History Museums
Mission: The detroit historical society tells detroit's stories and why they matter.
Programs: Museum experiences - the goal is to provide opportunities for individuals of all ages to experience a variety of historical stories and artifacts. The detroit historical museum is open six days per week, 52 weeks per year. The dossin great lakes museum is open three days per week, 52 weeks per year, and is also open for two additional days per week during the summer months. Together, the museums serve more than 100,000 people annually.
community-based educational programs - the goal is to offer opportunities for community residents to go in-depth on certain historical topics, either through lectures, workshops, films, or tours. The organization hosts approximately 60 community tours and approximately 25 in-museum programs annually. Generally, these programs are targeted at adults and seniors; however, there are special events and programs throughout the year aimed at families. The average community tour attendance is 30 people, and the average in-museum program attracts 25 individuals. The annual family days attract between 800 and 1,000 parents and children at each event.
collections and artifacts care - the goal is to ensure the conservation and preservation of artifacts related to the history of the people, places, and events critical to the city of detroit's history. A small team of staff, interns, and volunteers are working to digitize aspects of the collection and place the information online. The organization receives several thousand items annually.