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...]
Savor the Flavor – Harvest Season at Greenfield Village
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...]
Day Out With Thomas Tour Pulls Into 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...]
Greenfield Village Opens for a New Season on April 14
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...]
Construction Begins on Dearborn’s Intermodal 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...]
Memorial Day Photos
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...]
Civil War Reenactors Gather at Greenfield Village
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...]