Telegram - Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944

Preserving local history is what the Westland Historical Commission strives for. The nine-member commission collects and preserves materials and documents relating to the history of Westland and Nankin Township and operates its administrative office and archives at the Westland Historic Village Park, located at 857 N. Wayne Road.

Nankin Township was established in 1829 and through the years, the modern-day cities of Garden City, Inkster, Wayne, and Westland emerged from the larger township. "Our vision is to protect not only Westland and Nankin Township history, but preserves our natura...