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More than meets the eye – a look at Benson Ford Research Center
Five miles of awesome. That pretty much sums up the Behind the Scenes Tour I took at Benson Ford Research Center. I confess, as many times More
Welcome… to virtual EDventures at The Henry Ford!
Paula Gangopadhyay is Director of Education at The Henry Ford – and she is very excited to tell you about one of our newest ventures… More
Election Day inspiration – With Liberty And Justice For All
Since today’s Election Day, I figured today was a good day to stroll through our With Liberty And Justice For All exhibit in Henry Ford More
Pumpkin carving tips for Hallowe’en – er, Halloween
On this fine fall Friday before Halloween, I will admit something to you: I am a pumpkin procrastinator. But based on the response I had More
The Henry Ford Apple Kraut recipe
Here’s a great side dish from THF’s very talented, Chef Nick Seccia. This will be served at the new Local Roots event – Local Roots More
An ordinary day on an “ordinary” bike
If you’ve been to Greenfield Village during the summer season, chances are you’ve seen the high wheel bicycles gliding gracefully through the streets – and More
#19 Racing in America Ford Fusion and 1965 Lotus-Ford 38/1
We here at The Henry Ford couldn’t be more excited about the two events we are having this weekend. This Sunday, our newly restored 1965 More
Basil Mustard Roasted Heirloom Chicken with Spicy Chow
Basil Mustard Roasted Heirloom Chicken with Spicy Chow Serves 4 Spicy Chow (canned version) (Needs one week prep before serving) Chow Green cabbage shredded fine, More
Learn the One Step with our Ragtime Street Fair dancers!
Marie Stawasz, our intern in the Media & Film Relations department, recently learned a few ragtime dance steps to prepare you for this weekend’s big More
Jacquard Loom in Greenfield Village
***Updated July 13, 2010*** Richard Jeryan is a volunteer in Greenfield Village and is dedicated to the Weaving Shop and its Team. Here’s an article More
Historic Video of the Month: June
June’s post comes to you as a rubric without a body of text: “Henry Ford’s Complicated Relationship with Agriculture (and agrarian life).” Exhibit A: More
Historic Video of the Month: May Festival on the Village Green, Greenfield, Michigan, May 24, 1930
May is on its way out, and spring has finally established itself in this neck of the woods. Let’s close out the month with a More
Growing Great Gardens
This post is from our own Executive Chef, Nick Seccia, and if there is anyone at The Henry Ford who knows about what to grow More
Doc Howard
Ever heard of Alonson Bingley Howard Jr.? Well he’s actually someone we know quite well here at The Henry Ford. We call him Doc Howard More
Historic Video of the Month: Scenes from the New York World’s Fair (1940)
Every month, we feature a video from Film Source, The Henry Ford’s online collection of historic motion picture film shorts. The films were originally produced More
Chef Nick at Fox 2′s Cooking School
Calling all Local Roots fans – and well those who just love food – check out Chef Nick cooking up Oven Seared Amish Raised Chicken More
Historic Video of the Month: "Ford at Greenfield Village and Ford Engineering Laboratory"
Every month, we feature a video from Film Source, The Henry Ford’s online collection of historic motion picture film shorts. The films were originally produced More
Historic Video of the Month: Henry and Clara
Every month, we feature a video from Film Source, The Henry Ford’s online collection of historic motion picture films shorts. The films were originally produced More
Historic Video of the Month: "Ford Automobiles, 1903-1917"
Every month, we feature a video from Film Source, The Henry Ford’s online collection of historic motion picture films shorts. The films were originally More
Pic of the month: Self-portraits in a heartbeat
Every month our curators spotlight a different item from The Henry Ford’s collections for our Pic of the Month. This month, Cynthia Read Miller, Curator More
Car Talk: The Lakester
This guest post comes from Curator of Transportation, Bob Casey. What do you get when you mix a war surplus fuel tank, an Oldsmobile engine, More
Engines Exposed in Henry Ford Museum
You’ve seen these cars on the Museum floor, oohed and ahhed, marveled and even been awestruck. They are amazing, unique, priceless and well—just awesome. Ever More
Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller
This post comes from Marc Greuther, Chief Curator and Curator of Design, published in the 2010 January-March issue of The Henry Ford’s Living History magazine. More
These are a few of my favorite things…
The holiday season is in full swing, and Christmas is fast approaching – here are a few things you can enjoy at Henry Ford Museum, More
Historic Video of the Month: December
Every month, we feature a video from Film Source, The Henry Ford’s online collection of historic motion picture films shorts. The films were originally More
Big news for Makers…
This morning, we announced that The Henry Ford and MAKE Magazine are teaming up to bring you Maker Faire Detroit next summer! If you’re not More
Historic Video of the Month: "Harvest of the Years"
Every month, we feature a video from Film Source, The Henry Ford’s online collection of historic motion picture films shorts. The films were originally More
Get ready for “the most wonderful time of the year" at The Henry Ford!
The 25-foot Christmas tree is up and sparkling…wreaths and garlands are draped over everything that will stand still…and the carols are ringing through the air More
Inside the photobooth
We’re excited to announce our newest collection on Flickr: photobooth portraits, which joins our other historic photos on Flickr in giving new access to More
The Civil War on the Frontier
In 1929, Henry Ford sent a questionnaire across the country to men and women aged 75 years or older that asked about their childhoods in More
Project Real
Independent museum scholar Kiersten Latham is conducting a study on what it means to experience “the real thing” in a museum. Contact her if you’re More
Charles Addams: Car Guy
Charles Addams, Virginia de Luce, and Jacques Tunick at the “5th Avenue Meet,” New York City, NY, April 24, 1960 (Photo ID Co4879, Album 27, More
Fall Harvest at Daggett and Firestone Farms
This is a guest post by Senior Manager of Creative Programs, Jim Johnson. It seems an odd notion, but as the days grow shorter and More
W. A. Floyd, Union Scout
In 1929, Henry Ford sent a questionnaire across the country to men and women aged 75 years or older that asked about their childhoods in More
19th Century Celebrity Sightings
In 1929, Henry Ford sent a questionnaire across the country to men and women aged 75 years or older that asked about their childhoods in More
What’s new in the Sarah Jordan Boarding House?
What’s new in the Sarah Jordan Boarding House? Chances are, when you visit the newly reopened Sarah Jordan Boarding House in Greenfield Village, you won’t More
From the Research Request Inbox
Fedora, 1920-1940 (00.1510.86). From The Henry Ford Historic Costume Collection, and one of many items viewable in The Henry Ford’s and Wayne State University’s “Digital More
WAIT FOR IT! Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince in IMAX 3D
WAIT FOR IT! Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince in IMAX 3D is worth the wait…At The Henry Ford, of course! It’s finally July! More
The Henry Ford preps pony cars for Motor Muster
Two bona fide hits and one narrow miss from The Henry Ford’s automotive collection will take to the streets of Greenfield Village this weekend at More
Historic photos on Flickr
The Henry Ford has an extensive collection of historic photos, and we’re excited to make them more accessible on the web. We are hoping to More
A Day with Chuck Jones, vice president, Global Consumer Design, Whirlpool Corporation: "Testing to see if the dogs eat the dog food"
This is a guest post by Judy Endelman. On May 13, 2009, the “Collecting Innovation Today” team interviewed Chuck Jones at the Global Consumer Design More
Of Secret Codes, Abbreviations, and Knowledge Lost and Gained
What do 18th-century letter-writers, early 20th-century business tycoons, and 21st-century teenagers glued to their smartphones have in common? The answer may surprise you. While cataloging More
Civil War Remembrance, this weekend!
The least-expected moments often are the most memorable. For Brian James Egen, one of those moments — pure coincidence and extreme drama — came during More
Jim Johnson, guest blogger on Freep.com
Hi everyone! This Memorial Day weekend is Civil War Remembrance in Greenfield Village. Our own Jim Johnson, senior manager of creative programs, was asked to More
"Party on, Henry!" Behind the scenes of our Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars 2 exhibit preview party
Today’s post is a guest post from Tom Fetters, one of the interns in our Media and Film Relations Department. Party on, Tom! Like many, More
Visit THF on YouTube
We’ve been posting video on our YouTube account, giving you an inside look at our collections and programs. There’s historic film, like the silent film More
A Day with Stan Ovshinksy, “The Man Who Talks to the Elements”
This is a guest post from Judy Endelman, Director of the Benson Ford Research Center. On April 29, 2009, The Henry Ford’s “Collecting Innovation Today” More