DEARBORN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Dearborn Historical Museum was founded in 1950. It started off with the Detroit Arsenal Commandant's Quarters, Dearborn's oldest building on its original location, which was used as a military head quarters from 1833-1875. Today, visitors can tour the building furnished as it was in the 19th century to learn about life during the period, as well as exhibits about Dearborn's military history... The Dearborn Historical Museum preserves uniquely Dearborn stories and interprets the evolution of the Dearborn area from human settlement to the present as a means of improving our diverse community. The Dearborn Historical Museum was founded in 1950. It started off with the Detroit Arsenal Commandant's Quarters, Dearborn's oldest building on its original location, which... The McFadden Ross House, which once served as the Detroit Arsenal Powder Magazine, was constructed in 1839. After the arsenal was shut down in 1875, the building was bought by the Ross family, who used it as a home..

Primary location: Dearborn United States