The Henry Ford is a museum and innovation centre, located in Dearborn, Michigan, showcases over 300 years of history, and 26 million artifacts. The Henry Ford is a great family attraction that provides a historical look at Ford’s culture, multiple inventions, historical innovators and the can-do spirit. There is a re-creation of a 19th century town call Greenfield Village. It is a vast outdoor museum spread across more than 80 acres, a place where America’s past feels like right now. There are 83 authentic historic structures, from the lab where Thomas Edison gave the world light to the workshop where the Wright Brothers gave us wings and the building where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. Visit the home where Noah Webster wrote the first American dictionary and the farmhouse where Henry Ford grew up.
Along the way, you can catch a ride on a Model T, jump on a real steam-powered locomotive, and visit farm animals. Or “pull” glass with world-class artisans, watch 1867 baseball, and enjoy lunch from an 1830s menu. Journey into America’s past to discover inspiration for bringing innovation and imagination into your life today.
The Henry Ford also runs summer camps for school-aged kids, grades 2-8. These are day camps that focus on innovation and being creative in science, food and technology. The Henry Ford looks like a great family-friendly place to add to your travel “bucket list”.
Here is a link for more information: www.thehenryford.org