The Village Industries were small-scale factories in towns throughout southeast Michigan that employed local residents and supplied parts, tools, and equipment for Ford's massive industrial operations. One of the closest to Dearborn is the famous Nankin Mills along Hines Drive. Jerry Franchina bio Jerry Franchina grew up on the east side of Detroit practically in ... Read more

Michael McCaffery, Director of the Dearborn Heights libraries, recently hosted a program on the Michigan 24th at his library and other local Civil War roundtables. His focus during the program was the 24th’s ties to the community, including a state historical site at which some Civil War veterans were interred. The upcoming presentation will focus ... Read more