Take a Stroll Through the Mayoral History in Dearborn

The public is invited to a free opening of the Dearborn Historical Museum’s new exhibit, The Mayors of Dearborn, from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, at the McFadden-Ross House.

For 86 years, from 1929 to today, six men have governed Dearborn. The Mayors of Dearborn exhibit will introduce visitors to Clyde Ford (1929-1936), John Carey (1936-1942), Orville Hubbard (1942-1978), John B. O’Reilly Sr. (1979-1986), Michael Guido (1986-2006) and John B. O’Reilly Jr. (2006- Present).

Learn about these strong personalities through artifacts from the museum’s collection and from private donors.
Jamie Croskey, exhibit coordinator, is enthusiastic about the opportunity to explore Dearborn’s history and discover how it became the city it is today.

“Campaign literature, political buttons, posters, inauguration artifacts, photos, awards and commentary about the mayors’ influence and accomplishment will bring history alive. Visitors can even take a photo with a life-size cutout of Mayor Hubbard.”

The guiding hand of each of these mayors left a permanent mark on the City of Dearborn, a community known for its quality city services.

“My personal favorite and my mentor was John O’Reilly, senior,” said jack Tate, museum curator. “Even before he was mayor and I was a young man, he taught me a lot about what it means to be a good citizen. A good portion of who I am today, I credit to him.”

The Mayors of Dearborn opening takes place at the Museum’s McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady Street (north of Michigan Avenue). Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit continues until May 4.
For more information, call 313-565-3000.

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