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Pyramid Pound Cake -- Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Taking the cake – or at least a photo of it

Well, here it is. We posted the recipe earlier … but here’s the photo of the finished product that was baked in these fantastic tins that More

The Edison Homestead Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Homestead for the Holidays

Warm. Lovely. Scrumptious. That’s how the decorations, table and food displayed at the Edison Homestead appeared during my visit to Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village. More

Thomas Edison childhood photo

First known portrait of Thomas Alva Edison, circa 1851

Since Thomas Edison’s birthday happened to be this past Saturday (February 11), it made me think of this first known portrait of him. Even after More

Firestone beard competition - last shave - Feb. 2012

Winter in Greenfield Village: Firestone Farm beard competition – taking authenticity to a whole new level!

At Greenfield Village, we’re known for our commitment to authenticity at every level…and how!   Last Wednesday, our Firestone Farm staff members kicked off a More

FRFT Girl Scouts group shot

Last chance for original Girl Scout badges at The Henry Ford!

This year at The Henry Ford, Girl Scouts will have a chance to make history while learning about history!   Last fall, in anticipation of More

Posing in this year's T-shirts

What will you discover? Discovery Camp Open House, Feb. 22

As a parent who’s been a long-time Discovery Camp mom, I would like to say right from the start … What are you waiting for? More

Martha Firestone's shoes

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

September 2011 Ashley & Aaron -- Jim Shield's Photography

If it’s Wednesday, it must be your wedding photos

These are some of the great photos posted on our Facebook page after putting out the call asking brides, grooms and photographers to share favorite More

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Celebrating the holidays with the Giddings Family

    The Giddings Family Home was built around 1750 by John Giddings, a successful merchant, in Exeter, New Hampshire. Like most early American families, More

A Winter-wonderful

A winter-wonderful wedding

A little Wedding Wednesday Winter Eye Candy to complement my recent all-cookie diet! Angela and Dan were married inside Anderson Theatre at Henry Ford Museum More