About MotorCities
MotorCities National Heritage Area is an affiliate of the National Park Service dedicated to preserving, interpreting and promoting the automotive and labor heritage of the State of Michigan.

National Heritage Areas are places where natural, cultural, historic and scenic resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally important landscape arising from patterns of human activity shaped by geography.

Buildings for a Buck in Chelsea, MI

Preservation Chelsea, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote "the preservation of Chelsea's charm and historic integrity while supporting a vibrant and successful downtown," is pleased to announce that the City of Chelsea is now accepting proposals for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the historic Longworth Complex.

Historic Photos & Journals of the former Wayne County Road Commission secured

Working with the Michigan Historical Museum, MotorCities has recently secured priceless historic photos and journals of the former Wayne County Road Commission. These artifacts were rescued previously by Nancy Darga, the Director of MotorCities National Heritage Area, from a dumpster during the turmoil days of reorganizing Wayne County in the 1980's.

Remembering Michael J Kollins


Several years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Michael Kollins at the National Automotive History Collection located in Detroit, Michigan. We both had the pleasure to serve as Board of Trustee members for the National Automotive History Collection. Mr. Kollins was known as the perfect gentlemen and noted automotive historian.

4th Annual Dust Off Show
May 19, 2012
What is a "dust off" you ask?? Its the start of summer and time to get your antique, classic, muscle car, hot rod, Racer - Trailer Queen, show car, motorcycle or project car out of the garage, fire it up and dust it off!!