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Living Under Enslavement at Hermitage
In this interactive module, explore artifacts, stories and the cramped quarters of an enslaved carpenter.


Colonial Family and Community
This online interactive module investigates the daily lives of a colonial family.
family & community life
In Greenfield Village, we recreate the lives of people who lived in different eras, different regions, different socio-economic classes and different races and ethnic backgrounds. We bring history to life.
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Connect Family & Community Life to your curriculum working farms
Experience life on the farm in Greenfield Village. Whether tending a flock of merino sheep and canning homegrown vegetables at Firestone Farm or gathering herbs and spinning wool at Daggett Farm, working the land is the way most Americans used to live. liberty craftworks
This village within a village includes eight small shops gathered around a picturesque mill pond. Step inside and see dozens of artisans – glassblowers, potters, tinsmiths – handcrafting work with techniques that are centuries old. one-room school program
Students will step into the shoes of children growing up in rural America in the 19th century. Reserve a day for your class at the rustic Miller or McGuffey schoolhouse for the ultimate reality field trip. the ultimate sleepover
The Great American Museum Experience (GAME) is a two-day overnight adventure that includes admission to multiple attractions, meals and accommodations in our Lovett Hall dorms. dramatic presentations
Meet Huckleberry Finn, one of Mark Twain’s most beloved characters. Experience the inspiring lessons from the distinctive Gullah culture of the Georgia sea islands. Or listen to Tally, the cook at the Susquehanna Plantation, share uplifting songs and stories.
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working farms
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Onsite Programs
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A Gullah Tale
Dramatic Presentation in Greenfield Village. Explores how the Gullah culture and language of the Georgia Sea Islands preserved elements of African culture.   View Website   View Summary
 
Great American Museum Experience (G.A.M.E.): The Ultimate Sleepover
Self-Guided and Facilitated Program. Two-day, overnight adventure that includes admission to multiple attractions, meals and accommodation in our Lovett Hall dormitories.   View Website   View Summary
 
Summer Discovery Camps
The Henry Ford offers amazing camp experiences. Discovery Camp® is our week-long history-based camps for children going into the 2nd through 9th grade. Each level has its own theme and related crafts and activities.   View Summary
 
Tales from Huck Finn
Dramatic Presentation in Greenfield Village. Favorite stories from Mark Twain's book come alive in this 15-minute show.    View Website   View Summary
 
Tally's Tales
Dramatic Presentation in Greenfield Village. Inspiring and sobering 15-minute program about life for enslaved people.    View Website   View Summary
Field Trip Enhancements
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Family and Community Life
Self-guided itinerary. Focus on buildings in Greenfield Village that highlight aspects of family and community life. Enrich your field trip experience with these “for the teachers, by the teachers” itineraries created by The Henry Ford 2009 Teacher Fellows.    Get Document   View Summary
 
History Hunter: Investigating 19th Century School Life
Scavenger Hunt in Greenfield Village.    Get Document   View Summary
 
History Hunter: Investigating 19th Century School Life Tip Sheet
Tips and hints for teachers, chaperones and parents of children using this scavenger hunt.    Get Document   View Summary
 
History Hunter: Investigating Historic Crafts and Trades
Scavenger Hunt in Greenfield Village.   Get Document   View Summary
 
History Hunter: Investigating Historic Crafts and Trades Tip Sheet
Tips and hints for teachers, chaperones and parents of children using this scavenger hunt.    Get Document   View Summary
 
History Hunter: Investigating Historic Homesteads
Scavenger Hunt in Greenfield Village.    Get Document   View Summary
 
History Hunter: Investigating Historic Homesteads Tip Sheet
Tips and hints for teachers, chaperones and parents of children using this scavenger hunt.    Get Document   View Summary
 
History Hunters: Investigating Historic Kitchens
Scavenger Hunt in Greenfield Village.   Get Document   View Summary
 
Moving Away, Settling In
Self-guided itinerary. Focus on U.S. migration from rural to urban life from 1800-1900. Enrich your field trip experience with these “for the teachers, by the teachers” itineraries created by The Henry Ford 2009 Teacher Fellows.    Get Document   View Summary
 
One-Room School Program
Self-guided Activity in Greenfield Village. Reserve a day in one of our two 19th-century schoolhouses to help students compare life in the past to life today.    View Website   View Summary
 
One-Room School Teacher Guide
Guide for Greenfield Village One-Room School Program downloadable online. Includes historical background and pre-, post-, and during visit suggestions, curriculum connections, and full bibliography.    Get Document   View Summary
 
The Industrial Revolution in the Women's Sphere
Self-guided itinerary. Focus on the changes in technology and the lives of women from the colonial era to the early 20th century. Enrich your field trip experience with these “for the teachers, by the teachers” itineraries created by The Henry Ford 2009 Teacher Fellows.    Get Document   View Summary
Classroom Resources
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Colonial Family and Community
Online Interactive Module. Investigate the daily lives of the Daggetts, a colonial family living in northeastern Connecticut.    View Website   View Summary
 
Detroit Publishing Company: Photographer to the World
Online Exhibit. The photographers of the Detroit Publishing Company, founded in 1895, brought the world to everyone's living room.   View Website   View Summary
 
Digital Dress: The Henry Ford Historic Costume Collection
Online Exhibit of The Henry Ford's historic costume collection. Much can be learned about societies and individuals by examining the way clothing was made and what people wore.    View Website   View Summary
 
Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West Educational Resources
Educational Resources related to the IMAX film Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West.   Get Document   View Summary
 
Living Under Enslavement: African-Americans at Hermitage Plantation
Interactive Module. Explore artifacts, stories and the cramped quarters of an enslaved carpenter at Georgia's Hermitage Plantation.   View Website   View Summary
 
One-Room School Teacher Guide
Guide for Greenfield Village One-Room School Program downloadable online. Includes historical background and pre-, post-, and during visit suggestions, curriculum connections, and full bibliography.    Get Document   View Summary
 
Pic of the Month
Online Exhibit. Each month, our curators choose unique and interesting items from our collection to showcase.   View Website   View Summary
 
The Wizard of Oz Children's Educational Exhibition Lesson Plan Ideas
Lesson plan ideas supporting limited-engagement exhibit in Henry Ford Museum. Early childhood/early elementary skill building activities are tied to The Wizard of Oz exhibit.    Get Document   View Summary
 
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition - Teacher's Guide
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is a great catalyst for lessons in Science, History, Geography, Language Arts, Math and Technology. Teachers can register to receive a FREE downloadable copy of the Titanic Teacher's Guide for their grade level at: http://www.titanicdetroit.com/teachers-guide-request   Get Document   View Summary
 
Toys
Online Exhibit. Explore the toys,games and dolls children played with in the past and what parents did – or didn’t – consider important about their children’s playthings. See how advances in technology changed toys.   View Website   View Summary
 
Toys Teacher Materials
Teacher materials to accompany Toys online exhibit. Includes activities, other resources and bibliography.    View Website   View Summary
Professional Development
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Teacher Fellow Program
Teacher Fellows work with our Education Team to create educational programs that can become national models and aid classroom instruction. The Henry Ford selects 12 to 16 K-12 social studies and science/technology teachers through a competitive application process.   View Website   View Summary

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