Behind the Scenes: J.W. Westcott Co.

Name: Behind the Scenes: J.W. Westcott Co.
Start: 2025-10-07T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-07T11:00:00-04:00
Location: J. W. Westcott Co. (Mailboat).

Schedule

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

J. W. Westcott Co. (Mailboat). | Detroit, MI

Limited tickets still available!
Go behind the scenes of one of Detroit’s most unique and enduring businesses—the J.W. Westcott Company, home of the only floating ZIP code in the U.S.: 48222. Founded in 1874 by Captain John Ward Westcott and still operated by his fifth-generation descendants, this remarkable maritime business delivers mail and packages directly to Great Lakes freighters from the middle of the Detroit River.
This shore-based tour offers a close look at the company’s operations and legacy. You’ll explore the dock, walk through the historic lobby filled with memorabilia and timeline displays, and hear how this floating post office became a Detroit icon. Guests will have time for Q&A with staff and can purchase souvenirs to remember their visit.
*We will not travel on the water or leave the dock on this tour. The majority of the tour will take place off the boat.
$35 Detroit Historical Society members
$45 Guests