May Travel
Detroit reflects America’s changes
If you visit Detroit, don’t be surprised to hear the names Henry Ford and Motown in the same sentence. After all, the city is famous for both cars and music.
By Martha Steger May 6, 2026 3 min read
If you visit Detroit, don’t be surprised to hear the names Henry Ford and Motown in the same sentence. After all, the city is famous for both cars and music.
A trip to Michigan’s largest city reveals how much these influences have changed American life in little more than a century.
A good place to start a tour of the area is the Henry Ford Museum, located in Dearborn, 20 minutes…
