HENRY FORD: HIS LIFE AND TIMES
Friday, June 21, 2013 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Waltonwood Cherry Hill: 42600 Cherry Hill Road Canton, MI
A one-hour presentation with visuals, by automotive historian Russell Dore'. Russell is a member of the Henry Ford Heritage Association and the MotorCities National Heritage Area. The presentation features Ford's inventions, his family and some of the ways he changed the world. It also deals with both the positive and more controversial aspects of his strong personality. The event is free and open to the public. There will also be a car show at 5:00pm. Call 734-981-7100 to register or for information
TOUR OF HISTORIC NORTHVILLE FORD PLANT
Saturday, June 29, 2013 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Historic Northville Ford Valve Plant: 235 E Main Street Northville, Michigan
Tours of one of Henry Ford’s original village industry plants will be held on Saturday, June 29. This plant produced most of the valves for the Model T. Although the plant is no longer a Ford manufacturing facility, it has been maintained so that much of the Albert Kahn design structure can be seen. The 45-minute tour includes visits to three of the current tenants. HKS Architects designs buildings for a variety of clients, BB&E provides environmental and engineering consulting services and Spider9 designs control systems to improve renewable energy systems. Park at the plant or nearby and proceed to the door nearest the water wheel. Members of the Northville Historical Society will lead tours in small groups starting every 15 minutes. Free admission. The Mill Race Historical Village buildings across the street from the plant will also be open from 1:00 to 5:00. Docents will be available to answer questions about the village’s 19th century buildings. Also, view this season’s exhibit, Made in Northville, in the Hirsch Exhibit Hall. The exhibit focuses on Northville’s manufacturing from the mid-19 century to today. Free admission. For questions contact the Northville Historical Society at 248-348-1845.
Henry Ford: A Historical Perspective
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Henry Ford Centennial Library: 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI
A public presentation by Mike Skinner, a renowned Fordaphile, which will give an overview of Henry Ford's life. The contact person is Patricia Podzikowski, Supervisor of Adult Services (313) 943-2817. This program is free.
Henry Ford: The Rouge and His Village Industries
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Novi Public Library: 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI
Henry Ford developed one of the largest and most complete industrial settings in the world when he implemented the concept of vertical integration at his Rouge factory complex. In contrast, he would go on to establish a number of small factories in communities around the Rouge. At his Village Industries he experimented with water power and provided employment for the disabled, women, and local farmers, all who manufactured and assembled components for his cars while still being able to live close to the land. The history and development of these two distinct factory concepts will be discussed by automotive historian Steven Stanford. Steven is a member of the MotorCities National Heritage Area, The Henry Ford Heritage Association, and the Society of Automotive Historians. This is a free presentation and is open to the public, please register by calling the library at 248-869-7215 or by checking their website www.novilibrary.org for more information.
Henry Ford: His Life and Times
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Salem-South Lyon District Library: 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI
A 1 1/2 hour presentation with visuals, by automotive historian Russell Dore'. Russell is a member of the Henry Ford Heritage Association and the MotorCities National Heritage Area. The presentation features Ford's inventions, his family and some of the ways he changed the world. It also deals with both the positive and more controversial aspects of his strong personality. The event is free and open to the public. Register at www.ssldl.info/events or call 248-437-6431 to register or for information.
Henry Ford 150 Cruise
Saturday, July 20, 2013 All Day
Henry Ford Retirement Village: 15101 Ford Road Dearborn, MI
From Henry Ford Retirement Village to Nankin Mills Show tickets are $10.00 adults $5.00 10 to 17, 9 and under Free. Dinner tickets are $20.00 and $15.00 including show entry Under 9 $6.00 See 150 Model A, Model T and older Ford cars and enjoy a great Dinner prepared by Chef Tony.
Model A, B & T Display at Rentschler Farm
Saturday, July 20, 2013 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rentschler Farm Museum: 1265 E. Michigan Ave. Saline, MI
Model A, B, and T Display will include a display of early Ford cars, Models T, A, B and early V8s plus early Ford Tractors. There will be an interactive performance of Henry Ford in 1925 by Russell Dore at 1pm in the exhibit barn along with other Ford exhibits. Visit http://salinehistory.org/ for more info.
Henry Ford Ingenuity Awards at Maker Faire
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - Sunday, July 28, 2013 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Henry Ford: 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI
Ingenuity awards will be given out on the second day of Maker Faire. Three prizes for Younger Maker/Tinkerer Award (teens), Sustainability Award, Learning by Doing Award.Website: http://www.thehenryford.org/events/makerFaire.aspx Phone: (313)962-6001
Maker Faire
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - Sunday, July 28, 2013 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Henry Ford: 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI
Maker Faire: A two-day, family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Event will also feature a World's Fair Exhibit. Website: http://www.thehenryford.org/events/makerFaire.aspx Phone: (313)962-6001
Coming Together: A Celebration of Henry Ford
Saturday, July 27, 2013 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Henry Ford Estate- Fair Lane: 4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI
Make history and celebrate the legacy of Henry Ford at this free community event. This fun-filled event will bring Henry Ford to “life” and feature many of Mr. Ford’s little known interests and contributions. Enjoy a BBQ picnic cooked with charcoal briquettes – an innovation of Mr. Ford, an avid outdoorsman. Experience the highlights of his beloved home, currently closed to the public for extensive restoration and reinvention, and learn intriguing facts of Mr. Ford’s life. Relax to the magical sounds of the fiddle as performers compete in a fiddle contest or participate in contra dancing, both favorite pastimes of Clara and Henry Ford.
