greenfield village

Labor Day weekend each year is the annual historical car rally. It's AMAZING!!Picture yourself back in the early 1920s. On the streets, driving by, out for their Sunday afternoon outing, are the people in this small town enjoying the weather, waving and helloing to everyone on the street, and showing off their latest fashions. What's that? A firetruck? Oh, no, can the really get that Stanley Steamer to run? Where do the put the wood? Don't forget to get your fill at the local dining hall. Not only is it delicious with big portions, but it won't break your pocket book either. What about going in to visit the local postmaster, doctor, author, scientist, working machine shop, photographer, carousel, and the other historic buildings?The beginnings of camping, trailers, service trucks, family cars, runabouts, Penny-Farthing bicycles, little kids scooters and bikes, even early roller skates. If that's not enough, just spend the whole day looking at some of the most amazing personally owned (not museum display) running vehicles you'll ever see in one place. If that's too much, sit in the shade in the bleachers and watch as they bring the cars in groups to the viewing stand for professional historical interesting commentary and awards. Got a question? These are the actual owners of these running vehicles and their proud and happy to help you out.My only regret was I didn't get there earlier. 11:00 am to closing wasn't enough. Out of all the places I visited in two months through Eastern Canada and Northeastern US, I took more pictures and movies here that anywhere else. My camera ran out of juice and I had two batteries.

It was a while back that I went here with my American relatives, and it was somewhere that was really worth the entrance fee. Lots to see, do, interact with, and just generally take in the history. There's the Henry Ford museum, train rides, car rides, and lots of other things, and to cap it all, the IMAX cinema.http://www.thehenryford.org/village/index.aspx

Really enjoyed our short visit. It was cold and raining but I really enjoyed what was there. Firestone farm in great.

This is an amazing experience and a true walk back in time! Family friendly, good food, awesome staff - it is well worth the entry to visit. For history buffs check out the awesome time period demonstrations and get involved with a chat with one of the staff - they seem to know everything. Glass blowing classes and demonstrations are also WAY cool - and a fun way to spend an afternoon.

Anyone with children needs to plan a visit. Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum are both great to experience as a child and as an adult. Went as a child, had to go back with my own children. The whole family enjoyed. A must do. Go once and you will want to go back.

If you every wondered what is was like to live 100 years ago this is the place to see. It's a living history book of classic america.

We have annual membership for Henry Ford Museum and Green Village so we come here couple of times a year. There are seasonal event like Halloween decoration, Thomas the train ride, Fall festival, and many others.Even it's not on special event it's still awesome to visit the various places where the experienced and kind people will show you the history and how things work and people living in the past, great for education.

An unbelievable collection of buildings that enable telling history in an entertaining manner. Recommend getting the unlimited transportation ticket to take advantage of the various fun modes of traveling around the Village and cutting down on all the walking you would otherwise have to do. It will take an entire day to see it all -- and well worth the time.

The way they have kept this place as a old village charm is good to see. Please visit Christmas celebrations if possible.

I live in Cincinnati and didn't know why I was going all the way up to Dearborn, Michigan to just see a fake town. Now I know. I wasn't walking through a fake village, I was walking into the actual birthplace of Thomas Edison and his workshop. I saw the place where the airplane was invented. And it wasn't just one block, it was huge! The streets were very lively. There were stands everywhere selling soda and popcorn. Old cars always passing by. The only problem was that horse poop on the road, but that was hardly a problem because there was an old model a truck that would drive up to it, scoop it up, and wash it away with water. Problem solved! Overall, I would give this this trip a 100%.

This trip to Greenfield was for the night time Christmas season the Monday before Christmas. I had visited it in the summer daytime which was very impressive. However, I was disappointed this trip. Maybe it was just me but I expected more. At first I expected lights but soon realized the theme was about how it was at Christmas before electricity so that made me feel better. It was very crowded and everyone seemed to be in a hurry so this made it less enjoyable. The information was provided in each place was interesting as long as I could see what was being talked about. The people working there were very good at their work. I would have given it a 3 but thought maybe since I am from Texas and it was cold that night plus I was recovering from being sick maybe a 4 would be more fair. I would not say don't go but maybe go during the week and a week before Christmas would have been better. I won't go again at night during Christmas but that is just me. Other times of the year I would go. If you are from the south be extra prepared for the cold.

This is a must do for the holidays. We do not do the dinner, too expensive. The evening is great, do not miss anthony doing the night before Christmas by the schoolhouse. The horse brawn wagon is another not to be missed activity. Just be sure to wander and enjoy yourself.

Village staff do an incredible job at Holiday Nights! We didn't have time to see all of the attractions, but most memorable were the artisans. We really enjoyed the tinsmith and printing press, but could have spent the entire evening watching the glass blowers. We will return in the summer and allow a full day to view all of the attractions. Thank you for making such an engaging experience!

Would love to live in this Village if it was possible. If you haven't gone you a missing a great trip.

For English travellers, this is in some ways the equivalent of the Weald and Downland museum at Singleton, Chichester, but, being American, on a bigger scale. For instance, there is a full size American steam train circumnavigating this one !Henry Ford built this, so of course his old family home is here, plus many other typical American buildings. But perhaps the most interesting for me were the buildings from the start of the U.S. industrial time ...... Fords highland park model t factory, the Wright brothers cycle shop with aircraft works out back, the menloe park laboratory of Thomas Edison, etc. many of these are interactive ... You can make something on a lathe in menloe park, test drive a model T as it comes out of the factory, etc.However, if you're not enthused by industry, there is an original silk mill set in a copse of mulberry trees, lots of other attractions, vast choice of eateries, etc. there are chipmunks running wild everywhere, lots of birds, and even a Cotswold Stone building brought over and lovingly reassembled - one that Henry took a liking to on a visit to England apparently.I think this is a superb day out. I think my wife and daughters agreed. We spent a day in the Henry Ford Museum next door too, but if you can only afford the one day - see the Greenfield Village in preference. TIP you need a fine day -it s all outside !