Our mission is to collect and preserve historical objects, materials, buildings, and sites relating to the history of Westland.

Come and discover your local history at the Dearborn Historical Museum. Our facilities feature three historic buildings that include the 1831 Richard Gardner House and two buildings from the former Detroit Arsenal in Dearbornville (1833-1875); the 1833 Commandant’s...

Ford Estate-Fair Lane, A National Historic Landmark, is located on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Visit the magnificent home that the Model T built. Tour this nationally acclaimed historic estate for a glimpse into the auto baron lifestyle and...

The Governor Warner Museum is a Victorian Italianate structure built in 1867 by P. D. Warner, the Governor’s father, and is furnished in late Victorian style. Sitting on almost three acres, the house is surrounded by gardens lovingly tended by the Museum Garden...

Parker Mill Grist Mill is an operable grain mill built in 1873. The equipment in the mill is original, left after the Parker family ceased milling operations in 1958. A visit to this historic treasure provides an opportunity to learn about an integral aspect of...

Fort Wayne is situated on the Detroit River at a point where it is about a mile to the Canadian shore. The original 1848 limestone barracks (with later brick additions) still stands, as does the 1845 star fortification (renovated in 1863 with brick exterior facing)....

The Cobblestone Farm and Museum is an historical museum located in Ann Arbor Michigan. It gets its name from the cobblestone used to build the farmhouse. The site of the Cobblestone Farm had been a farm as far back as 1824 and remained an operating farm well into the...

Kempf House Museum, built in 1853, is an excellent example of the Greek Revival style. Visitors to the Kempf House Museum will delight in seeing how a busy German-American family lived and worked in the 1890s. Trained guides will lead you through restored rooms,...

The Birmingham Historical Museum & Park, established in May, 2001, features the 1822 John West Hunter House and the 1928 Allen House. These historic structures are linked by the History Plaza (dedicated in September, 2007), which serves as a gateway to the beautiful...

Cranbrook House and Gardens stands as a centerpiece of Cranbrook’s 319-acre National Historic Landmark campus. From May through October, visitors can experience the grandeur of both the House and the Gardens with guided and self-guided tours. Stroll in gardens...