The Rouge

The Detroit Historical Society is celebrating Detroit’s 313th birthday with a full week of activities.

Monday–Friday, July 21–25 — The week will feature extended hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include a film screening daily at 1 p.m. and family-friendly hands-on activities and make-and-take crafts centered on our key exhibits each day from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

46 Minutes

From its first years as a model of integration for its time to Ford’s using cruel force to crush organized labor, the Rouge indelibly shaped the history of Detroit and the world.  Early footage, photographs, and interviews share this intriguing story.

This project is funded in part by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.