Rouge Greenway Historic Walking Tour
Schedule
Sat Jul 13 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Dearborn Historical Museum | Dearborn, MI
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Join Ian Tomashik of Preservation Dearborn, and Mason Christensen, of the Dearborn Historical Museum, on a short historical themed hike down the Rouge Greenway Trail from the McFadden Ross House to the U-M Dearborn campus. This walk will take participants by the site of some of the earlies landmarks in the area. Participants will learn about how the Rouge has frequently been rerouted and modified over the years. Furthermore, there will be a deep dive into local rail history, a unique series of farms that existed near the Rouge River, stories of Indian trails, the early history of the Ford Fair Lane property, and more.Items to note about the tour:
Tickets cost $7 for museum members and $10 for non members. Purchase tickets at the museum or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/906769621347
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, but the McFadden Ross House will be open before and after the tour.
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Where is it happening?
Dearborn Historical Museum, 915 South Brady Street,Dearborn,MI,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
