At the Dearborn Historical Museum we are always hard at work planning events, programs, and exhibits while working behind the scenes to ensure that our substantial collections of historical artifacts are preserved adequately. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive periodic updates on all of the happenings at the Museum, peeks behind the scenes, and more!
Processing…
Success! You're on the list.
Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again.
From the notorious hauntings of remote lighthouses to the hauntings of Eloise; and from the haunted destroyed, USS Edson, docked at Bay City to the ghost of Minnie Quay, who still wanders Northern Michigan shorelines. Those are just a few of Michigan’s most haunted places explored by co-authors Jon Milan and Gail Offen. Join the pair as they take us on a road trip to “the other side” exploring countless hauntings, ghost towns, and bizarre tales of murder and mayhem, drawing on more than 300 years of Michigan’s modern history. Join Gail and Jon at the notoriously haunted McFadden-Ross House, where they will discuss many of the more baffling and noteworthy haunted legends–including the strange phenomenon of the Paulding Lights wear Watersmeet–a mystery that Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” once offered $100,000 to anyone able to solve–and even paranormal activity at Detroit’s historic Fort Wayne. In addition, the pair will explore Michigan’s “most haunted” graveyard and stop in for a bite of mystery at haunted eateries like Detroit’s The Whitney and Novi’s Shiro restaurant. Through the course of the evening, they’ll explore haunted theaters, antiques stores, and even roads all across Michigan’s dark peninsulas. Be prepared to add your own accounts and tales, as well. A spooky and fascinating evening!
On Saturday, March 7 the Tennessee Wraith Chasers will be partnering with GLAS to host a paranormal investigation at the Dearborn Historical Museum. Tickets are almost sold out and are available at TNWraithChasers.comOn Saturday, June 13, GLAS will be hosting an event at the Dearborn Historical Museum featuring readings from mediums Brian Danhausen, Exie Smith, and Adam Wcislek. At night there will be a full paranormal investigation featuring the mediums. Tickets are available at http://weirdweekends.jimdo.com/purchase-tickets
Join us on Friday, February 14th for an engaging presentation on a real 1898 murder in Dearborn accompanied by crafts and an exhibit on 1890s life. $15 includes all of the above plus snacks and refreshments. Tickets available on Eventbrite and at the Museum Office.
If you enjoy euchre, join the Museum Guild of Dearborn and Michigan Arts to the People this January and February for a couple of euchre tournaments benefiting the Dearborn Historical Museum!
The tournaments will be taking place on Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, February 15 at the Warren Valley Banquet Center at 26116 W. Warren Street in Dearborn Heights. Check-in begins at 6:00pm with games starting at 7:00pm. There will be prizes for the top 5 finishers and 50/50 drawings. We hope to see you there!
On Wednesday, January 8th 2020 the Dearborn Historical Museum is pleased to present the latest edition of the Dearborn Historical Society Lecture Series as historian Lori Feret presents on the history of the Boblo Island ferries SS. Columbia and SS. Ste. Clair.
The event, located at the Dearborn Historical Museum’s McFadden-Ross House at 915 S Brady, Dearborn MI, 48124, is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
Editor Glenn O’Kray and Photographer Colin MacDougall will be at the Commandant’s Quarters on December 1st to sign copies of their new book on the Ford Homes Historic District. The new book titled “The Ford Homes: Assembling A Neighborhood” contains numerous stories and histories of the neighborhood along with beautiful photographs showcasing its structures. Books can be purchased for $30 or at a lower price of $25 if obtained in quantities of five or more
