The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford (also known as the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and more formally as the Edison Institute) is a large indoor and outdoor history museum complex, named for its founder, the noted automobile industrialist Henry Ford.

Ford had a desire to preserve items of historical significance and portray the Industrial Revolution, the property houses a vast array of famous homes, machinery, exhibits, and Americana. The collection contains many rare exhibits including John F. Kennedy's presidential limousine, Abraham Lincoln's chair from Ford's Theatre, Thomas Edison's laboratory, the Wright Brothers' bicycle shop, and the Rosa Parks bus.

The Edison Institute was dedicated by President Herbert Hoover to Ford's longtime friend Thomas Edison on October 21, 1929 the 50th anniversary of the first successful incandescent light bulb.

The Edison Institute was originally composed of the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, and the Greenfield Village Schools (an experimental learning facility). Initially, Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum were owned by the Ford Motor Company which cooperates with the Henry Ford to provide the Ford Rouge Factory Tour and is a sponsor of the school.
The Henry Ford is sited between the Ford Dearborn test track and several Ford engineering buildings with which it shares the same style gates and brick fences.

Location

W Village Rd
Dearborn, Wayne County
Michigan, USA

Getting There

The Henry Ford can be accessed by public transportation. Here are some ways to get there:

By bus: SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) operates several bus routes that connect Dearborn to other parts of the Detroit metro area. Routes 125, 140, and 200 all stop near The Henry Ford. For more information on SMART routes and schedules, visit their website.

By train: Amtrak operates daily trains that stop in Dearborn on their way between Chicago and Pontiac. The Dearborn Amtrak station is about 2 miles from The Henry Ford, so you would need to take a bus, taxi, or ride-share service to complete your journey.

By car: The Henry Ford is located just off of I-94, and there is ample parking available on site if you choose to drive.

Regardless of how you choose to get there, The Henry Ford is definitely worth a visit if you're interested in the history of American innovation and industry. The museum complex includes exhibits on topics such as transportation, agriculture, and communication, as well as an extensive collection of historical artifacts and vehicles.

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