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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

Feb 7

Historic calendar - from the collections of The Henry Ford

February 2012 – a look ahead

It’s February! The groundhog has seen his shadow, so it looks like we’re in for six more weeks of winter…which makes it the perfect time More

Feb 2

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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

Dec 22

Ice skater - Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village - Photo by Michelle Andonian, Michelle Andonian Photography

Enjoy the Traditions of Christmas Past at Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Holiday Nights runs December 2-3, 9-10, 16-23 and 26-27, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. It’s a winter wonderland of Christmas traditions at Holiday More

Dec 19

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

Dec 16

Weekend Update, December 9th-11th: Fire up for Holiday Nights!

It’s the second weekend of Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, and starting tonight (for this weekend only), our Pottery Shop will be firing its outdoor wood kiln! More

Dec 9

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

Nov 2

Visitors to Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village - Photo by Michelle Andonian, Michelle Andonian Photography

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

Oct 14

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at Pennsylvania Court

Making priceless memories in the museum

People come to Henry Ford Museum and are inspired by its artifacts and collections, special exhibits and lectures and—whether bride, groom or guest—its truly memorable, More

Oct 12

Goin’ to the chapel

Martha-Mary Chapel in Greenfield Village often first comes to mind when people think of or dream about weddings at The Henry Ford. It surely is one of More

Oct 5

Farm to Recycling Center

This is the first article–in a series of three–about some of the greener aspects of The Henry Ford’s food service department. by Anna Savone, photos More

Sep 13

Henry receives his papers, and his weapon.

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

Aug 22

Farmer Charlie Anderson leads his family in prayer.

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

Aug 19

Bay City hands off the winning ball to the Saginaw Old Golds.

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

Aug 18

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

Aug 15

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

Aug 12

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

Jul 19

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

Jul 15

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

Jul 14

Campers working with the Greenfield Village horses

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

Jul 12

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

Jul 8

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

Jun 24

Renovations of the Phoenixville Post Office

You’ve got mail! Restoring the Phoenixville Post Office in Greenfield Village

In the 1800s, the local post office was the epicenter for community events, functioning as both the town hall and gossip center. Guests who have More

Jun 15

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

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