An interesting map in the Dearborn Historical Museum collection that was recently digitized shows rural free delivery mail routes in the Dearborn area during 1906.
The full resolution map can be downloaded here: 1906 RFD Route Map
Category: archives
How Dearborn Viewed Detroit 67 Unrest
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 Times Herald 1967-07-26
Dearborn Times Herald 1967-08-02
[Photos from the Dearborn Press]
Learn How to Preserve Your Family History
A collaboration between the Dearborn Historical Museum and the Arab American National Museum is bringing some great knowledge and a great opportunity to the public. Learn how to preserve your family history and see the new exhibit Arab Americans in Dearborn all in the same evening. Details are below. If you have any questions about this event, call 313-565-3000.
