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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

The Henry Ford Extends Hours for Final Boarding of Titanic

September 25, 2012 By News Release

A young boy studies and authentic replica of a Titanic boarding pass at the Titanic exhibit.

DEARBORN, Michigan – Don’t miss your last chance to board Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at The Henry Ford before it sets sail on September 30. Guests looking to visit the Exhibition either for the first, or one last time, will have the opportunity to do so during special extended hours (this week)  from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m, until September 30th at Henry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, History Tagged With: The Henry Ford, Titanic

Cars and Culture Talk Features Paul Ingrassia May 13

May 12, 2012 By News Release

Paul Ingrassia

DEARBORN, Mich. – Pulitzer Prize-winning automotive journalist Paul Ingrassia will speak on American car culture and how it has both propelled and reflected the American experience, Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. in Henry Ford Museum’s Anderson Theater. The lecture and Q&A session, moderated by Bob Casey, The Henry Ford’s senior curator of transportation, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: 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

President Barack Obama on the Rosa Parks Bus in Dearborn

April 19, 2012 By Jonathan Light

President Obama on the Rosa Parks Bus

DEARBORN, MI -  President Barack Obama paid tribute to Rosa Parks during his campaign stop in Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - taking time for a photograph on an historic bus at the Henry Ford Museum.  It's the same bus that Rosa Parks was riding on when she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger on December 1, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, Featured, History Tagged With: Obama, People, President Obama, Rosa Parks, The Henry Ford

Titanic First Class Cabin – replica on display at The Henry Ford Museum – part 7 in series

April 13, 2012 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – One hundred years ago, Titanic, the world’s largest Ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, The Henry Ford Museum is hosting Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition now through September 30, 2012. (See story / photos part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 8) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, History Tagged With: The Henry Ford, Titanic

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

Tiny Humans Near Huge Titanic Propellers – 100 Year Old Photo – part 6 in series

April 10, 2012 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – One hundred years ago, Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, The Henry Ford Museum is hosting Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition now through September 30, 2012.  (See story/photos part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5)   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, History Tagged With: The Henry Ford, Titanic

Huge Titanic Propellers Remembered in 100 Year Old Photo – part 5 in series

April 3, 2012 By News Release

Tiny Humans stand below very large Titanic propellers - 100 year old photo

DEARBORN, Michigan – One hundred years ago, Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, The Henry Ford Museum is hosting Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition now through September 30, 2012.  (See story/photos part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, History Tagged With: The Henry Ford, Titanic

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