Hamtramck Walking Tour

Hamtramck was originally settled by German farmers, but Polish immigrants flooded into the area when the Dodge Brothers plant opened in 1914. Poles still make up a large proportion of the population. As of the 2000 census, the city's foreign born population stood at 41.1% making it Michigan's most internationally diverse city. Learn the history and culture of Hamtramck as you explore with your enthusiastic guide.