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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Dearborn Historical Museum Beer Tasting

Dearborn Historical Museum

The Dearborn Historical Museum Beer Tasting Party is returning with its largest selection of craft beer yet. For $20 [$25 at the door], event goers will be provided 8 tickets for sampling beers from a number of Metro Detroit breweries. Wine and gluten free hard cider, as well as root beer will also be available as beverages. In addition, highlights of the evening will include food trucks, a live band, and a silent auction.

Free parking will available at Dearborn’s Ford Field.

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

Tickets for the beer tasting party can be purchased ahead of time at the museum or online at: https://thedhm.com/5th-annual-beer-tasting-on-tap/

 

Beer Tasting

 

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How Dearborn Viewed Detroit 67 Unrest

Dearborn Historical Museum

July 23rd is the 50th anniversary of when major civil disturbances began in Detroit. Over 10 days, 43 people died and thousands were injured before order was restored in the city.

So current Dearborn residents can better understand how their city reacted to events in Detroit, we have attached local newspaper coverage from late July and August 1967. These newspapers showcase what best could be described as a state of mild hysteria in the Dearborn area. Despite significant looting being miles away, shoppers stayed away from Dearborn stores and numerous Dearbornites armed themseve

Dearborn Guide 1967-07-27

Dearborn Press 1967-07-27

Dearborn Times Herald 1967-07-26

Dearborn Times Herald 1967-08-02

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[Photos from the Dearborn Press]

Event

Rosemary Jefferson Memorial

Dearborn Historical Museum

Dearborn lost one of its most giving and caring citizens with the passing of Rosemary Jefferson in early April.  A special commemoration will be held in her honor on Sunday, May 21st from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Dearborn Historical Museum’s McFadden-Ross House.  Guests, friends, and colleagues are invited to stop by to sign the guest book and share memories of Rosemary.  For those unable to attend, you can leave a guest comment below this post.

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Event

Euchre Fundraiser

Dearborn Historical Museum

Get ready for some Euchre and a very good cause!

This event is for the benefit of the Dearborn Historical Museum.

When: Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Where: The Kelly Knights of Columbus Hall at 23663 Park Street  Dearborn, MI 48124

Cost: $20 per person

Details: Prizes for the top 5 highest point totals, 50/50, Pizza, Pop, Beer, Seats limited to first 120 registrants