Dearborn Historical Museum

08/31/2026

Our Fall lecture series returns Wednesday with a 7PM lecture by Tyler Moll on lost film and media. Why are nearly 50% of all films made before 1950 lost? Where is the first season of Dr. Who? Why are film and media items not permanent? These are just some questions Tyler will discuss.

08/30/2026

This recently digitized slide from February 1987 looks north from what is now West Village Drive toward Michigan Avenue. The big structure to the left is the old First National Bank building that was at the southeast corner of Howard and Michigan. To the right is the old Ternes Supply Company. Both the First National Bank and Ternes Supply Company would be demolished later in 1987 as part of the Superblock project.

08/29/2026

This recently digitized slide image from our collection shows the Detroit Salt Mine Tour in June 1968. It was likely taken under Southwest Detroit or the Melvindale areas.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Taken 80 years ago this week in 1946, this shot shows a parade promoting the 5th Annual Jaycee Rodeo at Michigan and Wyoming. The photo was taken between Williamson and Schlaff looking east.

08/26/2026

Don't miss the unveiling of the latest Pockets of Perception (POP) Student Design Team mural — The History of Tomorrow!

🗓️ Wednesday, August 26 at 5 PM
📍 Dearborn Historical Museum, 915 S. Brady Street

08/26/2026

In honor of we're sharing this 1914 image from the Mildred Cronogue collection. Identified in the photo are Mildred Cronogue's very dressed up dog named Ted along with John Grogan.

08/25/2026

Learn about the evolution of the Warren Avenue area from the creation of St Alphonsus to the development of Arab American businesses with a September 12th Warren Avenue tour led by Ian Tomashik of Preservation Dearborn, and Mason Christensen, of the Dearborn Historical Museum.

This Warren Avenue tour will cover:
- the neighborhood's general history
- prominent lost buildings like the Camelot Theater
- the history of landmarks and prominent businesses from Miller west toward near Middlesex.
We've attached photos of many buildings that are brief stops along the tour.

Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged to help us prepare for group size! For museum members, tickets cost $10. For non members, tickets cost $15. Tickets can be purchased here on our museum website: tinyurl.com/warrenave26

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1333789092255078/