Weekend update, Feb. 11-12: roots, blues and the Real McCoy

Included in the scheduled happenings for this weekend’s Celebrate Black History! program in Henry Ford Museum are performances in the Museum Plaza by local roots and blues musician Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. who combines storytelling, vocals and instrumental music showcasing early African-American music and culture. Also featured is a dramatic performance “Elijah: The Real McCoy,” with Tony Lucas.

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 its 100th anniversary, Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled their new scouting framework, which includes new badges for all levels of scouts – and as a result, all of the old badges are being realigned and many will no longer be available after this year.

Building a Highland Park plant for the digital age

When Ford Motor Company engineers developed the assembly line at the Highland Park Plant back in 1913, they were seeking to increase production volume in order to provide more automobiles to the general public at a reasonable cost, and in a reasonable time.

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?

The program has proven to be fruitful and multiply as I’ve witnessed my children become …