Events
The evolution of auto touring in America
If you’ve ever been to the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village, you might be familiar with the 1920s Auto Touring exhibit. Since 2002, the More
Titanic ticket Tuesday
Congratulations to this week’s Titanic Ticket Tuesday winner, Kari Ternes! Enjoy the exhibit.
A journey though time this weekend with the Girl Scouts
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Juliette Gordon Low founded the organization in 1912 after More
Saginaw Old Golds capture championship trophy
“Hip, Hip, Huzzah” echoed through the village with the annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball. It was 1867 all over again as underhand pitches More
Annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball 2012 results
Spiegel Grove Squires – Fremont, Ohio (Captain Jerry “Wings” Wasserman) Columbus Capitals – Columbus, Ohio (Captain Rudy “Swamp Fox” Frias, Jr.) Lah-De-Dahs BBC – Dearborn, More
Rare opportunity to learn about – and hear! – our 1709 Stradivari violin
Many people don’t realize that Henry Ford had a special fondness for musical instruments, especially violins. Although he never learned to play it as well More
Prepare to set sail for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Peering into a luxurious first-class cabin. Admiring the grand staircase. Touching a replica iceberg so cold, it’s hard to keep your hand there. These are More
Preparing girls for the future with the Girls in Tech program
A new study by the Girl Scout Research Institute shows that 74% of girls are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) More
The Greenfield Village countdown begins – spring is nearly here!
We’re closing in on the April 14 the spring re-opening of Greenfield Village! And with the re-opening of the village comes the knowledge that spring More
March 2012 – a look ahead
Weather-wise, there’s a common phrase for March: “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” Well, this month at The Henry Ford, we’re going in More
Free museum admission and civil rights symposium Monday
Featured photo: Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. rode Ford’s Magic Skyway at the New York World’s Fair on a trip with his family More
Baby, it’s cold outside – stay warm during Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village!
If a trip to Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is in your future, you’re probably already mentally calculating how many layers of winter clothing you’ll More
Creating our handmade holiday tile ornaments
Each year in the Pottery Shop, we create a new limited-edition tile ornament for the holiday season. This year’s theme is a cheerful gingerbread man More
Halloween fun with just a splash of spooky
It was a perfect night for Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village. Crisp, but not too cold. Cloudy but not too dreary. The hundreds of jack-o-lanterns lining More
Weekend Update, October 14-16: This is Hallowe’en!
Get your costumes ready – it’s time for Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village! This spooky-but-not-scary event has become one of our most popular signature More
Crafting characters for Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village
Did you know that we design and create our period clothing wardrobe on-site? It’s true – and this handiwork extends to our fanciful costumes for Hallowe’en More
Splendifer-OZ
Right up front, I’m going to admit that I wasn’t sure how excited I’d get about the Wizard of Oz interactive exhibit at Henry Ford Museum. I generally More
Do you have a Halloween favorite?
That’s a photo of me with my dad, with me AS my dad. My favorite Halloween costume hands down. Everyone in the neighborhood knew who More
To Oz? To Oz!
I’ll be off with my little ones to see the Wizard of Oz interactive exhibit, which opens October 1 at Henry Ford Museum and runs through More
Fall flavors to make at home (Yes! Recipes!)
If Fall Flavors Weekends make you hungry (they do me), and you aren’t able to actually make a stop at Eagle Tavern or Taste of More
What’s your flavor?
Something good was cooking just about everywhere on Saturday’s opening to Fall Flavors Weekends at Greenfield Village. I was sans children. Which is a rarity. More
Rawhide cool
A few split-second decisions on March 30, 1981, made that the historic day on which Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt instead of the day More
Fall, flavors, farmers, fires, food and flour
I don’t know about most of you, but I’m ready for some comfort food. This crisp (and recently rainy) weather has prompted me already to More
If a limousine could talk …
Talk about history coming alive. Come to The Henry Ford on September 21 at 7 p.m. for a free lecture with Del Quintin Wilber, author More
Old fashioned fun at the old car show
My husband, the kids and I spent the better part of Sunday at the Old Car Show at Greenfield Village. After all the bad weather More
9-11 Remembrance and Unity Event
We all have a September 11th story. I was working in a high school. And eight and half months pregnant. After the initial disbelief of More
Back-to-school daze and teacher appreciation
As a precursor to the school year, we took a visit to the one-room schoolhouses at Greenfield Village. And well, I think the thought of More
The antiques (of the) road show
I must be a confident woman to share this photo, circa 1980. Yikes. But for the sake of a story … I’m in the questionable More
Discovering more than the war
There are only ten days left to experience the Discovering the Civil War exhibit at The Henry Ford. It closes Sept. 5. I took my More
A little muster on the side
I’ve already confessed that our family loves visiting historic reenactments. And after our visit to the inaugural War of 1812 Encampment and Muster held at More
The Civil War meets Broadway
We love musical theater. We love history. I guess that means that for our family, musical theater and history may just be a match made More
The historic base ball bandwagon
Bay City hands off the game ball to 2011 World Tournament of Historic Base Ball Champions, the Saginaw Old Golds. We had our first taste More
Confessions of a reenactor wannabe
It’s true. I am a historic reenactor wannabe. And I have some confessions to make. Confession #1 I have a fear of being a farb. More
Historic baseball or bust
We’re heading to the real “old ball game” this weekend with plans to watch the Historic World Tournament of Baseball at Greenfield Village on Saturday More
The Great Discovery (camp) Debate
Last week’s Monday morning drive to the first day of Discovery Camp was filled with reminiscing. Mary Claire and Henry compared notes on adventures of More
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
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
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
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
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
Weekend Update, June 25-26: Lightning McQueen zooms into our IMAX theater!
CARS 2: An IMAX 3D Experience has arrived at The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre – ka-chow! Cheer on star race car Lightning McQueen (voiced by More
Reflecting on the Emancipation Proclamation’s visit to Henry Ford Museum
Earlier this week, we had the wonderful opportunity to host a most historic document: the Emancipation Proclamation. This document, which was issued and signed by President Abraham More
Guide to the Emancipation Proclamation viewing at Henry Ford Museum
Today at 6 p.m., we begin our round-the-clock vigil and viewing of the original Emancipation Proclamation at Henry Ford Museum. The doors to the museum More
“Thenceforward and forever free”: Emancipation Proclamation comes to Henry Ford Museum, June 20-22
Next week, we are privileged to have the extremely rare opportunity to display the original Emancipation Proclamation, right inside Henry Ford Museum. Because of the More
Weekend Update, June 11-12: Get outdoors with us!
This Saturday, June 11, is National Get Outdoors Day! And what better location to enjoy the outdoors than Greenfield Village? Make sure to come by the More
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
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
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
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
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
Weekend Update, April 23-24: Easter Weekend edition!
Happy Easter! Happy spring! Happy, happy everything! This weekend at Firestone Farm, we are celebrating Easter in a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fashion. Holy Saturday and More
Get ready for Maker Faire Detroit 2011!
Last year, we kicked off an exciting, brand-new showcase of Metro Detroit’s talented, innovative creative class – Maker Faire Detroit! More than 18,000 people came More
Greenfield Village re-opens for the season!
Hooray – Greenfield Village is now open for the 2011 season! Everyone here at The Henry Ford has been so excited to welcome our members More
Get ready to ride at Greenfield Village! (with video)
It’s finally time – Greenfield Village re-opens this Friday, April 15! All this week, we’ll focus on some of the special springtime activities that you’ll More
Guide to the gardens at Greenfield Village’s historic homes
It’s finally time – Greenfield Village re-opens this Friday, April 15! All this week, we’ll focus on some of the special springtime activities that you’ll More
Shearing our wrinkly Merino sheep at Firestone Farm (with video)
It’s finally time – Greenfield Village re-opens this Friday, April 15! All this week, we’ll focus on some of the special springtime activities that you’ll More
Toast fresh seasonal produce and Michigan wines at Local Roots Spring Evening Dining (with recipe)
Spring is here, and it’s one of our favorite times of the year in Michigan – not only for the warmer weather, but for the More
Weekend Update, March 26-27: My museum has a first name, it’s H-E-N-R-Y…
After a few weeks of being “tuned up,” our hot dog interactive is back in action near the Weinermobile – hop in and dress yourself More
Sneak peek: Follow the yellow brick road this fall for The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibit!
On this date 72 years ago, filming wrapped on the now-classic film The Wizard of Oz. So I figured today would be a great day to More
Weekend Update, March 5-6: Record a jingle, take a museum tour and celebrate women innovators
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? We’re celebrating by honoring the accomplishments of several fearless females, both past and present. When you More
Weekend Update: What’s going on at The Henry Ford, February 26-27
It’s your last chance for Celebrate Black History! programming and the George Washington Carver exhibit in Henry Ford Museum – both end this Sunday, February More
Weekend (and Monday!) Update: What’s going on at The Henry Ford, February 19-21
This weekend’s theme for our Celebrate Black History! program is the Civil Rights Movement. Honor the efforts of these courageous leaders by learning about some More
Weekend Update: What’s going on at The Henry Ford this weekend, February 11-13
Looking for some fun activities this weekend? Come on out to Henry Ford Museum for our Celebrate Black History! program – we have lots for More
Explore African-American innovators at Henry Ford Museum
Looking for a different way to experience Black History Month? Take a walk through history with us! As part of this year’s new programming for Celebrate More
Dive into chocolate during our Local Roots Winter Dining Event (with recipe)
Love chocolate? (Who doesn’t?) Then prepare to be tempted with a decadent array of chocolate-fueled dishes during our Local Roots Winter Dining Event, Friday, February More
Savor African-American food traditions at Henry Ford Museum (plus new recipe!)
Here at The Henry Ford, we celebrate Black History Month in many different ways – through dramatic presentations, musical performances and exploration of the artifacts More
Happiness by chance: Demonstrating the raku pottery process
Summer 2010 brought the first-ever Maker Faire Detroit to The Henry Ford, where more than 300 tinkerers and makers from across America set up shop at Henry More
Last chance for TRON: Legacy 3D – and our GIANT (screen) plans for the winter and spring
What a great holiday season for movies – and a spectacular way to end 2010! We hope that you saw many of the good ones More
We need your help…to NAME THE COOKIE!
Henry, we have a problem. You see, there’s this delicious new cookie we’ll soon be offering in our restaurants…it’s a variation on an old favorite More
Ordinary cabin, extraordinary man
Our current Henry Ford Museum exhibit isn’t the only place to learn about the remarkable life and work of George Washington Carver – just off More