DEARBORN, Michigan – Members of the General Henry Dearborn Quilting Society are presenting their work along with exquisite historical pieces from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27 from and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. The exhibits are at the Commandant’s Quarters, 21950 Michigan Avenue, and the McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady. The … [Read more...]
Michigan Rugg Artistes Hosting Public Reception
DEARBORN, Michigan – The public is invited to the Michigan Rugg Artistes Guild of Dearborn’s reception at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11th at the Dearborn Historical Museum’s McFadden Ross House, 915 Brady St. The exhibit showcases the Guild members’ hand made works reflecting the intricate design of early American hooked rugs. The exhibit will … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Hosts Book Signing Event for Best Dearborn Stories: Voices from Henry Ford’s Hometown
DEARBORN, Michigan - Oakwood Common resident Marguerite Doman, age 96, is one of the interviewees featured the newly published book Best Dearborn Stories: Voices from Henry Ford’s Hometown. In recognition of Doman’s contribution to the book, Oakwood Common will host a book signing event, open to the public, at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, … [Read more...]
Building on Faith: The Historic Churches of Detroit
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Historical Museum will present a free public lecture and showing of a documentary film on historic churches in Detroit at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The event takes place at the McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady Street in Dearborn. From the beginning when French explorer Cadillac landed on the banks of the … [Read more...]
100 Dearborn Authors to Sign Books Saturday
DEARBORN, Michigan – “History is more or less bunk,” automotive pioneer Henry Ford said in a newspaper interview nearly a century ago. Now this history-rich Detroit suburb, whose official seal proclaims it “The Home Town of Henry Ford,” appears ready to watch the financially troubled Dearborn Historical Museum close its doors within three years. The … [Read more...]
Dearborn Historical Museum Hosts Victorian Christmas Open House Friday, December 3
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Historical Museum is hosting a Victorian Christmas open house 1-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, at the Museum’s Commandant’s Quarters, 21950 Michigan Avenue (corner of Mason). The free event features Christmas music, holiday decorations and refreshments. Children's activities, including holiday crafts and a visit with Santa, take … [Read more...]