Archive for July, 2011
Maker Break
On Saturday we made a break to the Maker Faire at The Henry Ford Museum. We missed it last year, and I was bummed. Actually, More
Weekend Update, July 30-31; Parking at Maker Faire Detroit
With Maker Faire setting up shop in The Henry Ford’s largest parking lot, we’re sure you have questions about parking. Don’t worry, we’ve got you More
Look who’s making at Maker Faire Detroit!
In case you haven’t heard, Maker Faire Detroit is back! Close to 350 makers are heading to The Henry Ford to show their robots, race More
Good eats at Maker Faire 2011
While Maker Faire may be about the craziest and latest inventions, the food is definitely a shining star this year! While you stroll through the More
Savor The Henry Ford in a brand new way!
We’re on the menu! The Buddy’s Pizza menu, that is. If you enjoy visiting us at The Henry Ford, you won’t want to miss the More
Smoke, Suds and Sounds – The local way….
You don’t have to live in the great state of Texas to appreciate some smokin’ hot barbecue. Nor do you have to know how to More
Innovate at Maker Faire Detroit 2011!
Who would have thought that The Henry Ford would host some of the craziest McGyver-like inventions and creations? Only at the 2nd annual Maker Faire More
Glazing redware in the Greenfield Village Pottery Shop
You’ve watched as we prepared, fired and finished our salt kiln-fired pottery…now let’s explore our classic redware! The redware begins with an initial kiln firing, to make the pottery piece More
Weekend Update, July 16-17: Ragtime rolls into Greenfield Village
It’s that time of year again! Time to learn how to dance the one-step, listen to piano and banjo rhythms and take the cake in More
Sippin’ history with summer ‘cock-tails’ at Eagle Tavern
At Greenfield Village’s Eagle Tavern restaurant, not only are we changing our dining menu to highlight the local bounty of the season, we’re also More
Quidditch, anyone?
Anyone who has read the Harry Potter book series or seen any of the films knows that Quidditch is THE sport in the wizarding world. But did you More
Kids – Explore The Henry Ford over your summer vacation!
Looking for an exciting way to spend the summer? Why not here at The Henry Ford? With our Summer Discovery Camps, kids can experience all More
See the wheat harvest next week at Firestone Farm!
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12-13, historic presenters at Firestone Farm will harvest their heirloom Turkey Red Winter Wheat, which will then be used by our More
Behind the projector at The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre
The summer blockbuster movie season is here, so where do you go when you cravethat larger-than-life film experience? May I suggest Michigan’s largest IMAX screen? More
Want a FREE ticket to Maker Faire Detroit? Volunteer with us!
Are you ready for Maker Faire Detroit? Want to attend for free? Anyone who volunteers for a four- or five-hour shift at Maker Faire Detroit More
From Dixie to the stars and stripes: Exploring patriotic sheet music from our collections
In recognition of our upcoming Independence Day, Marilyn Zoidis – our director of historical resources – compiled a selection of patriotic music from our collections More
Crafty cocktails (with recipe)
It’s summer party time! Whether you’re planning a special event like a wedding or just a backyard bash, there are countless ways to use your More