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Detroit—Before the Motor Car:

At the Michigan Historical Museum

Carriage wheels and a picture of a muddy 19th century Michigan road catch the attention of two young Michigan Historical Museum visitors.

• Ride on the plank road in the Settlement Gallery.

• Inspect the roads at the entrance to the "Michigan in the 20th Century" exhibits on the 3rd floor.

The Michigan Historical Museum is located two blocks west of the State Capitol in downtown Lansing. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/museum.