Holiday time capsule: Detroit Historical Museum hosts Hudson's Department Store holiday exhibit

Tis the season to take a trip back in time for the holidays, and for Detroiters that may bring back memories of visiting Hudson’s Department Store downtown or at one of its suburban locations. The Detroit Historical Museum will display its Hudson’s Holidays exhibit throughout the museum for the third year since its inaugural opening in 2021.

Nostalgic shoppers and newcomers alike will get to experience how it felt to shop at the historic Hudson’s downtown department store at the exhibit, which features iconic toys, holiday decorations and architectural pieces from the original downtown store.

One Detroit's Sarah Zientarsk talks with Detroit Historical Society’s Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Rebecca Salminen Witt and Development Manager Delisha Upshaw, as well as Michael Hauser, the 2021 guest curator for the inaugural exhibit. 

They reminisce on their personal experiences at Hudson's and what made the department store so memorable during the holidays. Plus, they share some of the company's contributions to the city over the years and what visitors will be able to find on display at the exhibit, including those iconic Santa Bears. 

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