Buy The Book! Our very first publication is coming out soon, and it is a community-authored compilation of stories from you, the citizen with a story to tell. Published by the Museum Guild, it is titled "Best Dearborn Stories, Voices From Henry Ford's Hometown." This book contains over 150 stories, and is a great book for remembering and reminiscing about life in Dearborn. You can get your copy after December 2 in our gift shop for $19.95 or order one now for shipping or pickup.

We Need You!

The Museum Guild of Dearborn supports the Historical Museum. You can help the Museum Guild keep the doors open for tours, exhibits, research and education purposes. It's your museum! The Guild's dedication to the community is strong and our mission to preserve our heritage for future generations is our primary goal. You can help us with a donation, joining our membership, an endowment or remember us in your will. The Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your support is acknowledged for tax purposes.

Every little bit goes a long way for us, we know how to budget and get the most from your generosity. At this time, our biggest need is in daily operating funds, and in building maintenance. The Commandant's Quarters is over 175 years old!

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The Dearborn Historical Museum is a combination of three separate significant buildings that each play a vital role in preserving and sharing Dearborn history with the community.

The Commandant's Quarters is one of Michigan's most historically important brick residences. Built in 1833 as part of Federal Arsenal, the Commandant's Quarters now exhibits period furnishings and plays host to a variety of events all during the year.

The McFadden-Ross House, originally built in 1839 as the Arsenal's Powder Magazine, was modified into a beautiful two story mansion for the Ross family. This building houses the archives with a wide array of photos and manuscripts, and genealogical resources as well as significant papers, books and reference materials.

The Gardner House was built by pioneers in 1831 and was later moved to the grounds of the Museum. A tour of the interior gives a glimpse of simpler times in 19th century Michigan.