Historic Walking Tour - Downtown East Dearborn

Join Ian Tomashik of Preservation Dearborn and Mason Christensen, of the Dearborn Historical Museum, on an exploration of the old Dearborn City Hall grounds and the east downtown streets near Michigan and Schaefer. Largely developed during the 1920s, the district quickly exploded in size thanks to the expansion of the nearby Ford Rouge Plant. On the tour, learn about interesting former businesses whose structures are almost hiding in plain sign. Hear why east Downtown Dearborn located where it did. Furthermore, learn the geographic difference between Fordson, Springwells Township, and Dearborn Township.
Items to note about the tour:

The tour will begin in front of old Dearborn City Hall at 13615 Michigan Avenue.

All guests should be prepared to walk, sometimes on uneven surfaces, for about an hour and a half.
If it looks like it will be stormy or too hot, we will reschedule and let you know ahead of time.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Restroom facilities may be unavailable along the tour route. We will not be entering any buildings as part of the tour.
Sign up by purchasing tickets at our ticketleap link or at the museum.

Non-Members ticket price $15

Members ticket price $10