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Pockets of Perception Team Visits Intermodal Rail Station

March 2, 2014 By News Release

High school students from Dearborn’s Pockets of Perception (POP) student design team recently visited the Dearborn Intermodal Passenger Rail Station construction site where the mosaic mural they designed will be installed this spring. The POP team includes10 students who represent all three of Dearborn's public high schools. Since September 2012, the students have worked together, under the guidance of instructors Wendy Sample and Mohamad Bazzi, to design the mosaic mural that will be a focal point in the new station. From left: Mohamad Bazzi, POP instructor; Mike Kirk, Rail Station Architect from Neumann/Smith Architecture; Claire Young, Edsel Ford High School; Siham Saleh and Aleen Bazzi, Fordson High School; and Jack Davis, Dearborn High School.

DEARBORN, MI – High school students from Dearborn’s Pockets of Perception (POP) student design team recently visited the construction site of Dearborn’s new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station where the mosaic mural they designed will be installed. The station is scheduled for completion in mid 2014. The POP team includes 10 students from Edsel Ford High … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: Amtrak, DCF, Greenfield Village, Mohamad Bazzi, POP, rail line, The Henry Ford, travel

Savor the Flavor – Harvest Season at Greenfield Village

September 28, 2012 By News Release

Gourds

DEARBORN, Michigan – Indulge your senses with the sights, smells and flavors of the fall harvest during two tasty weekends at Greenfield Village, September 29-30 and October 6-7.  From home-grown, homemade products at the bustling Farmer’s Market to a bevy of cooking demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend, there is something for every food lover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, History Tagged With: Autumn, Food, Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford

Day Out With Thomas Tour Pulls Into Greenfield Village

April 30, 2012 By News Release

Day Out With Thomas the Train - at Greenfield Village

DEARBORN, Michigan — Help Thomas the Tank Engine™ find the clues and solve the mystery! Our favorite No. 1 engine just rolled into Greenfield Village for the Day Out with Thomas™: Mystery On The Rails Tour 2012. All little engineers and their families are invited to take a ride on Thomas and participate in fun Thomas-themed activities. The events, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured Tagged With: Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford, Thomas the Train

Greenfield Village Opens for a New Season on April 14

April 13, 2012 By News Release

Sheep at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan

DEARBORN, Michigan - This Saturday, April 14, Greenfield Village will once again spring to life with sights and sensations from America’s past as it opens its gates for the 2012 season. New this year is the Main Street Emporium, a new store located directly next door to the Wright Cycle Shop and featuring early 20thcentury-style items. The Owl Night Stand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, History Tagged With: Greenfield Village

Construction Begins on Dearborn’s Intermodal Rail Station

April 10, 2012 By News Release

Dearborn Intermodal Passenger Rail Station

DEARBORN, Michigan – A 12-year vision of expanded Michigan passenger rail options moved closer to reality on April 10 at a high-profile construction launch ceremony for the City of Dearborn’s new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station. (See part 2 for larger images.) Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. welcomed 80 key leaders, including U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Featured, Government Tagged With: Amtrak, Greenfield Village, John Dingell, John O'Reilly, MDOT, The Henry Ford

Memorial Day Photos

June 1, 2010 By Charis Vos

Confederate soldiers at Greenfield Village march to Walnut Grove Field

During the past weekend, Greenfield Village celebrated Civil War Remembrance Days - coinciding with the national Memorial Holiday.  Civil War reenactors came from across the country, to take part in this event.  The photos shown below, and in the photo gallery portray a few glimpses of  the historical events. [flickr-gallery mode="tag" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Greenfield Village

Civil War Reenactors Gather at Greenfield Village

May 28, 2010 By Jonathan Light

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Civil War, Greenfield Village, Memorial Day, The Henry Ford

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