Author: Dearborn Historical Museum

The Dearborn Historical Museum was founded in 1950 and encompasses three historic Dearborn buildings; the McFadden-Ross House, the Gardner House, and the Commadant's Quarters.
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Museum Guild of Dearborn Euchre Fundraisers Coming Up in 2020

Dearborn Historical Museum

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!

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January 2020's Lecture – Boblo Boats with Lori Feret

Dearborn Historical Museum

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!

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Ford Homes Book Signing

Dearborn Historical Museum

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

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7th Annual Beer Tasting Event

Dearborn Historical Museum

The Dearborn Historical Museum Beer Tasting Party is returning on September 27th with more craft beer! For $20 [$25 at the door], event goers will be provided 8 tickets for sampling beers from Dearborn, Downey, and other Michigan breweries. Wine and root beer will also be available as beverages. For the first time this year, art and vendors from the Dearborn Sculpture Fest will be at the party. In addition, highlights of the evening will include a live band, a silent auction, and food.

Free parking will available at Dearborn’s Ford Field.

For more information, call the museum at (313) 565-3000.


All tickets can be picked up at the Museum or at will call on day of the event.

Tickets can no longer be ordered online, please buy desired tickets at the door tonight.

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Over the Top at the Wagner

Dearborn Historical Museum

The City of Dearborn is celebrating its 90th birthday this year, and what better way to celebrate than a party with proceeds benefitting the Dearborn Historical Museum. Our theme – Let’s party like it’s 1929 – sets the mood  for the event which includes a pre-dinner reception for Sponsors and Benefactors at the Museum’s recently renovated Commandant’s Quarters and a strolling dinner, music and entertainment on the roof top of the beautifully renovated Wagner Hotel. Reservations for the Benefactor and Patron levels are now available for purchase at the Museum and online below.

Over The Top At The Wagner

Please note: Online ticket purchases come with a standard fee from PayPal.

BENEFACTOR: $250
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  • Commandant’s Quarters Champagne Reception
  • Wagner Rooftop strolling dinner
  • A copy of The Bark Covered House
  • Official Dearborn Historical Museum membership card
  • Subscription to the print version of The Dearborn Historian and access to the digital version
  • Email updates on Dearborn Historical Museum news, events and opportunities

 

PATRON:  $125
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  • Wagner Rooftop strolling dinner
  • Official Dearborn Historical Museum membership card
  • Subscription to the print version of The Dearborn Historian and access to the digital version
  • Email updates on Dearborn Historical Museum news, events and opportunities