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...]
The Henry Ford Extends Hours for Final Boarding of Titanic
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...]
Cars and Culture Talk Features Paul Ingrassia May 13
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...]
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...]
President Barack Obama on the Rosa Parks Bus in Dearborn
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...]
Titanic First Class Cabin – replica on display at The Henry Ford Museum – part 7 in series
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...]
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...]
Tiny Humans Near Huge Titanic Propellers – 100 Year Old Photo – part 6 in series
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...]
Huge Titanic Propellers Remembered in 100 Year Old Photo – part 5 in series
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...]