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Henry Ford Museum Celebrates Black History Month

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Black HIstory Month

DEARBORN, Michigan – During the month of February, Henry Ford Museum will commemorate the journey and legacy of African-Americans during Celebrate Black History!, February 1-5, 8-12, 15-19 and 22-26. Admission to Henry Ford Museum is free with membership or $17 adults, $15 senior (62 and up) and $12.50 youth (5-12). Children four and under are free. For more information, call (313) 982-6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org. The ever-popular Minds on Freedom show is back to tell the inspiring stories of civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Gloria Rackley and Martin … [Read more...]

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Driving America Auto Exhibit To Open at The Henry Ford

January 18, 2012 By 1 Comment

DEARBORN, Mich. – 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 unparalleled collection of historically significant vehicles, this remarkable mix of authentic artifacts, digital media, interactive play and personal accounts focuses on the enormous influence the automobile has had on American culture—from the automotive innovations that have changed our lives to the everyday choices we make. “Driving America is more than an exhibition with cars on display,” … [Read more...]

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Federal Funds For New Dearborn Train Station

September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New Dearborn Train Station

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 19, 2011, U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell commended the Federal Railroad Administration for obligating $28,204,450 in investment funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the building of a new Dearborn train station. This funding will allow the City of Dearborn to consolidate its two passenger rail stations into a intermodal station in the west section of downtown Dearborn. “This is such an exciting day for the City of Dearborn and The Henry Ford, said Dingell. “Improving passenger rail service is something I have long supported, and I … [Read more...]

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Makers Converge on The Henry Ford for Maker Faire Detroit

July 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
Motor City Maker Faire 2011 - Dearborn, Michigan

DEARBORN, Michigan - On July 30 and 31, The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan will be the place to visit when Maker Faire Detroit returns to Henry Ford Museum for two days of unconventional imagination and stunning ingenuity. More than 300 makers will bring their wares, ideas, inventions and solutions to Maker Faire Detroit, offering everything from robots, flame shooters and animatronics to solar-powered mechanical sculptures and fashionable finds. And don't forget the wheelchair-powered cupcake.   This year, 80 percent of the makers are new to Maker Faire Detroit. … [Read more...]

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The Henry Ford to Showcase Edison2′s Very Light Car

January 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
Edison 2 Very Light Vehicle

DEARBORN, MI - Edison2's #98 Very Light Car, the $5 Million Mainstream Class winner of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, will reside in the prestigious Henry Ford Museum, part of The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. The car will eventually be part of the museum's newly redesigned automotive exhibition. Edison2's Very Light Cars -- employing breakthrough combinations of light weight and low aerodynamic drag -- won the grueling X PRIZE Mainstream Class, in which cars were required to seat 4 passengers, go at least 200 miles on a tank or charge, and meet stringent performance, … [Read more...]

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Civil War Reenactors Gather at Greenfield Village

May 28, 2010 By 1 Comment
Civil War Re-enactment at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI

DEARBORN, MI - Civil War Reenactors from across the country are gathering at Greenfield Village  in Dearborn, Michigan this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day - and remember America's Civil War.  The special Civil War Remembrance will take place May 29-31. The video shows highlights from last year's Civil War re-enactment. It's promoted as  "Greenfield Village’s most treasured signature event." "Memorial Day weekend is filled with high emotions and vivid experiences as we honor veterans who fought and died to preserve our nation’s freedom. More than 450 military reenactors … [Read more...]

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Feel Like A Real Ogre Again!

May 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Shrek Forever After (3D) opened at the IMAX Theatre -- at The Henry Ford in Dearborn today. A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away -- where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met -- he sets out to restore his world... … [Read more...]

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