Henry Ford Museum

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

Climb into our Driving America vehicles with Midcoast Studios

The Henry Ford’s new exhibit, Driving America, offers visitors a new way of looking at the history and impact of the automobile on American life. More

Jan 27

What’s in a wheel?

What does lounging by the pool on a hot day have to do with automotive restoration? In the case of one of our antique vehicles, More

Jan 26

Love, Driving America-style

This weekend marks the opening of Henry Ford Museum’s much-anticipated Driving America – the world’s premier automotive exhibition. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that in private events More

Jan 25

“Fitting out” the Texaco service bay in Driving America

Driving America will offer a brand-new opportunity for kids to pretend they’re auto mechanics. And what better place for this to occur than inside the More

Jan 24

Rosa Parks bus - Photo by Michelle Andonian

January Pic of the Month: The Rosa Parks Bus

When does an object become an icon? Our curators explored this question and came up with three criteria: national significance, uniqueness to our institution and resonance More

Jan 19

Buck Rogers Comic Strip Characters and Space Vehicles, Cocomalt Premium, circa 1934, from the collections of The Henry Ford. Featuring a space pterodactyl!

Our New Year’s resolution: More artifacts at your fingertips

The coming of a New Year is a great time to set resolutions, and for 2012, The Henry Ford has picked at least one doozy More

Jan 5

We want to know about your first car!

photo credit: Roger4336 Driving America is the story of us and our relationships with cars – whether it’s as a driver, consumer or just plain lover More

Jan 3

Interactives in Driving America - Photo by Bill Bowen

Driving America, the World’s Premier Automotive Exhibition, to Open January 2012 at The Henry Ford

Driving America, a brand new, one-of-a-kind automotive experience at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan will open to the public January 29, 2012. Centered around an More

Dec 19

Santa Joe with little girl - Becky Pratt Park Facebook fan picture

Henry Ford Museum Decks the Halls for the Holidays

Holidays in Henry Ford Museum runs November 25, 2011 – January 2, 2012 Henry Ford Museum will deck the halls with its Christmas-time tradition More

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

The technological legacy of Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, Apple’s visionary co-founder, passed away yesterday, and the web is filled with an astounding outpouring of respect and gratitude for his More

Oct 6

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

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

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

Wedding decor - inside Henry Ford Museum

Dreaming up a perfect wedding

I’ve shown you how to create your dream wedding on a budget at The Henry Ford…so now, I’m going to take you to the other end of More

Jun 28

Guests viewing EP - photo by Bob Brodbeck

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

Jun 23

Emancipation Proclamation program - page 2

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

Jun 20

Emancipation Proclamation - page 5; National Archives, General Records of the U.S. Government

“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

Jun 13

Tea at Cotswold Cottage - Photo by Michelle Andonian, Michelle Andonian Photography

Weekend Update, June 4-5: Members Only

Not really…but Member Appreciation Days are THIS weekend! As a thank-you to all of our members, we’re offering special savings in our stores and extra perks through More

Jun 3

Civil War Remembrance parade - Photo credit Michelle Andonian, Michelle Andonian Photography

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

May 27

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

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