Archive for May, 2011
The Last Camp – a Memorial Day tribute
In 1872, J. Wesley Benedict – a resident of Port Huron, Michigan – began writing”The Last Camp,” a moving poem to commemorate the many lives More
Weekend Update, May 28-30: To arms! Your guide to Civil War Remembrance
If you’re a Civil War enthusiast, it’s your lucky weekend. This Saturday through Monday, Civil War Remembrance returns to Greenfield Village, with more than 600 More
We’re making fudge at the Greenfield Village Store!
Great news for those of you with a sweet tooth – we’ve opened a fudge shop inside of the Greenfield Village Store! Checkout the video of More
Weekend Update, May 21-22: Are you ready to discover the Civil War?
Tomorrow is the big opening day for Discovering the Civil War in Henry Ford Museum! This unparalleled collection of documents and artifacts from the National More
Salt kiln firing at Greenfield Village’s Pottery Shop – part three (with video)
A while back, we loaded up our salt kiln with handmade pottery pieces and began the firing. And now, we’ve finally come to the moment More
The Henry Ford wins big at Michigan Meeting + Events’ “Best of” Awards!
Last night The Henry Ford was awarded two “Best of ” awards from Michigan Meeting + Events Magazine, including Best Cultural Venue and Best Meeting/Event More
Behind the Scenes: Discovering the Civil War exhibit at Henry Ford Museum
Everyone here is so excited for Saturday’s opening of the Discovering the Civil War exhibit in the museum! Archivists, employees and volunteers from The Henry Ford and the National More
Starting the cornfield at Firestone Farm
Over the last couple of weeks, our Firestone Farm team began plowing, harrowing and planting in our cornfield, which is adjacent to William Ford Barn. More
Weekend Update, May 14-15: Last weekend with Thomas the Tank Engine, plus new Greenfield Village spring activities!
It’s your last weekend to spend a Day Out With Thomas this year – there are still a few tickets left for a couple of time slots, More
Tasting history at Eagle Tavern – a visit from Dining in Detroit
Nicole from Dining in Detroit recently sampled some of our signature beers and cocktails at Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village – and I think she More
Fighting from the homefront: The role of women in the Civil War
We are only a few weeks away from the grand unveiling of this summer’s Henry Ford Museum exhibit – Discovering the Civil War, the most More
Transportation Transformation: Sign of the times
The biggest news this week is that framing has begun on the platform for the patio outside of Lamy’s Diner! Have you noticed the new More
Dramatic programs return to Greenfield Village!
Have you ever wished you knew what the Wright brothers’ might have thought after their first thrilling flight, or how Samuel Clemens became Mark Twain? Now More