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America's greatest history destination. Enter a world of amazing inventions, daring visionaries and living traditions that span three centuries of American life, four one-of-a-kind attractions and 200 acres of sights, sounds and sensations that will tak you places you've never been before.

Although the institution dates back to 1964, the new mosque on Ford Road in Dearborn opened in 2005. It is the largest mosque in North America and the oldest Shia mosque in the United States. With its large Shia Arab population (consisting mostly of Lebanese), Dearborn is often called the "heart of Shiism" in the United States.

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House tells the story of the home life of a prominent American family. The Fords were cultural, social and economic leaders in an era of great optimism, as well as a turbulent time of economic depression and world war. They were nationally prominent and they owned more than one house, but Southeast Michigan was their home.Their impressive yet unpretentious home is where they raised and nurtured their our children - Henry II, Benson, Josephine and William.

The Automotive Hall of Fame tells the stories of outstanding automotive achievement. Since its founding in 1939, the Automotive Hall of Fame has honored nearly 800 men and women from around the world.