Events


	Local Roots Spring Eagle Tavern Evening Dining April 22, 2010 (6:30-9pm) Ah, Spring!!! Create your own Spring tradition and welcome the long-awaited season of renewal. Our delightful Spring Local Roots event includes an abundance of fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced foods, lovingly prepared by incomparable chefs. Gather with family and friends at our 19th-century tavern to enjoy a relaxed evening of excellent local cuisine, entertainment and fellowship. It’s a wonderful way to say goodbye to winter and celebrate a fresh new season of hope. Call 313.982.6001 to make reservations now!

	Day Out With Thomas™ Saturdays & Sundays April 24-25, May 1-2 and May 8-9, 2010 Thomas the Tank Engine™ chugs into Greenfield Village for 6 days of family fun and entertainment! Ride with Thomas around the village, meet Sir Topham Hatt™, enjoy storytelling, live music, shopping and much, much more. Advance tickets are recommended. Time slots sell out quickly. Members of The Henry Ford receive discounted tickets and an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets in advance. **Please note that our dates have changed - Day Out With Thomas™ 2010 takes place Saturdays and Sundays only with an additional weekend added on May 8th and 9th.

	Railroaders’ Breakfast Saturdays, April 24, May 1, & May 8, 2010 (7:30am to 9am) A Taste of History Restaurant, Greenfield Village Get your little engineers ready early for a morning of food and fun. Enjoy breakfast in A Taste of History with music by the Picks & Sticks String band, railroad-themed storytelling and a visit with our very own Village Hobo. Also included with your program and meal is special access parking in the Eagle Tavern parking lot, and admission to Greenfield Village for the entire day. Space is limited! Reservations for this exclusive event are only available via our Call Center. Call 313.982.6001 to make reservations now!

	Macy's 2nd Mondays May May 10, 2010 (10am-noon) The greatest children’s outing in history! Inspire your little ones during Macy's 2nd Mondays at The Henry Ford, held the second Monday of every month from 10am until noon. Enjoy specially facilitated children’s activities free of charge with admission or an annual member pass.

	Civil War Remembrance May 29-31, 2010 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm) During Memorial Day weekend, we invite you to become a part of living history as you travel through a microcosm of American Civil War. Union and Confederate soldier re-enactors, civilians, musicians and historic presenters—all in period costume—are eager to immerse you in the life of this turbulent American era. Civil War Remembrance is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission.

	Historic Baseball Games Every Sat & Sun from June 12 - August 8 and August 21-22, 2010 (1:30pm) Every summer weekend our historic baseball clubs, the Lah-De-Dahs and the Nationals suit up to compete with outside historic clubs from around the Midwest. Stretch out on a grassy hillside and enjoy the game, played by 1867 rules. It’s a wonderful family sporting experience chock-full of thrills, excitement, good music and good food—everything that has made baseball America’s favorite pastime for over a century. Historic Baseball Games are free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission. Click here to view our official Greenfield Village Historical Base Ball website.

	Macy's 2nd Mondays June June 14, 2010 (10am-noon) The greatest children’s outing in history! Inspire your little ones during Macy's 2nd Mondays at The Henry Ford, held the second Monday of every month from 10am until noon. Enjoy specially facilitated children’s activities free of charge with admission or an annual member pass.

	Motor Muster June 19-20, 2010 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm) Cruise down memory lane all weekend and view a fantastic exhibition of more than 700 cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles from the 1930s to the 1970s. Step back to the glorious era of American muscle cars and enjoy demonstrations, pass-in-review parades, expert historic insights, hands-on activities, food, music and more. This year, see the 1953 GM Futurliner. Motor Muster is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission.

	18th Annual Salute to America July 1-4, 2010 (6pm to 10pm) Join us in Greenfield Village as we strike up the band for our spectacular concert series, Salute to America. Walnut Grove historic district is transformed into a patriotic sea of red, white and blue as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents a rousing program of American musical favorites in celebration of Independence Day. Picnic, relax, enjoy the music and get ready for one of the area’s finest fireworks finales. Members of The Henry Ford receive discount admission for this event.

	Ragtime Street Fair July 24-25, 2010 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm) Come dance, enjoy and celebrate Ragtime in Greenfield Village all weekend long. Our popular new signature event focuses on the early "jazz age" of 20th-century America’s first decades. The unique, ragged rhythms of this hugely popular genre present the background for two days of dancing, music, drama, parades and fantastic food. Ragtime Street Fair is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission.

	Macy's 2nd Mondays August August 9, 2010 (10am-noon) The greatest children’s outing in history! Inspire your little ones during Macy's 2nd Mondays at The Henry Ford, held the second Monday of every month from 10am until noon. Enjoy specially facilitated children’s activities free of charge with admission or an annual member pass.

	Blues, Brews & Local Roots BBQ August 12, 2010 (6:30pm - 9pm) Join us for a new evening local roots dining event. Enjoy mouthwatering barbeque and other summer favorites from local growers and purveyors. Admission includes a Bell’s Beer tasting and music and dancing to the sounds of The Front Street Blues Band. Contact our Call Center at 313.982.6001 to make your reservations for this exclusive event in Greenfield Village.

	World Tournament of Historic Baseball^TM August 14-15, 2010 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm) Step back in time to 1867 as vintage baseball clubs from around the country compete by the game’s early rules in the greatest two-day exposition of historic baseball ever seen! Clubs engage for two days in throwing, batting, and spitfire competition until only one is left to be declared champion of World Tournament of Historic Baseball^TM. Add music food, drama and legendary sports artifacts and you’ve got everything that made baseball our great national pastime. The World Tournament of Historic Baseball^TM is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission. Click here to view our official Greenfield Village Historical Base Ball website.

	Old Car Festival September 11-12, 2010 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm) This Old Car Festival weekend, take in the spectacle as the streets and grounds of Greenfield Village are filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of hundreds of authentic vehicles from the 1890s through 1932. Enjoy a self-guided tour through this fabulous expositions and talk to proud owners about their treasured vehicles. Watch drivers engage in games of skill, see a Model T assembled in just minutes, attend fascinating presentations, and sit back and enjoy our experts sharing "car talks" while vintage vehicles pass by. Old Car Festival is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission.

	Macy's 2nd Mondays September September 13, 2010 (10am-noon) The greatest children’s outing in history! Inspire your little ones during Macy's 2nd Mondays at The Henry Ford, held the second Monday of every month from 10am until noon. Enjoy specially facilitated children’s activities free of charge with admission or an annual member pass.

	Local Roots Fall Eagle Tavern Evening Dining September 24, 2010 (Cash bar 6:30pm-9pm, Dinner 7pm) Savor the flavors of the fall harvest with friends old and new. Our chefs prepare dishes using ingredients from local farms and fields to be enjoyed in the ambiance of our 1850’s stagecoach stop. Also enjoy entertainment and remarks by a local producer. Seating is limited. Call 313.982.6001 to make reservations now!

	Fall Season Farmers Market September 25 & October 2, 2010 Enjoy an open air farm market where you can purchase local grains and baking mixes, handcrafted creations from Greenfield Village’s Herb Society, organic breads, local farm fresh produce, pumpkins, meats, honey, apples from local farmers and more. This event is rain or shine. The Fall Season Farmers Market is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission.

	Halloween in Greenfield Village October 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24, 2010 (Time slots are every 1/2 hour 6:30pm-9pm Fridays & Saturdays. Sundays 6:30pm - 8pm) Step back in time to a turn-of-the-20th century Hallowe’en. Follow an endless path of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and meet colorful characters along the way. Feel the whoosh as the headless horseman rides by, banter with a clever witch, and make stops at several treat stations spread throughout Greenfield Village. It’s frightfully fun for the whole family! Members of The Henry Ford receive discount admission and an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets Rain or Shine. Complete program presented in all weather conditions! Click here to learn more about Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village Dinner Packages

	Halloween in Greenfield Village Dinner Package October 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23, 2010 (6pm - 7:30pm) Join us at the famed Eagle Tavern for an evening of 19th century autumnal festivities and good old-fashioned Hallowe'en fun. Visitors from the past will fill your evening with music, storytelling and harvest games that will tell of your future. Following a sumptuous candle-lit harvest supper we invite you to make your way into the moonlight and join the enchanted pumpkin path to take in the sights and sounds of Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village.

	Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village December 4, 10-11, 17-23 and 26-27, 2010 (6:30pm - 10pm) Step into a Christmas card from the past. Don’t miss the most popular holiday event in the area, complete with candle-lit paths, live entertainment, costumed presenters, carriage and Model T rides, delightful holiday shops, Santa and live reindeer, ice skating, a spectacular fireworks display and more. It’s America’s premier holiday celebration! Members of The Henry Ford receive discount admission and an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets in advance. Learn more about Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village Dinner Package at Eagle Tavern.

	Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village Dinner Package at Eagle Tavern December 4, 10-11, 17-23 and 26-27, 2010 (2 seatings available, 5pm and 8pm) Treat your family to a delectable holiday feast in Eagle Tavern. The "proprietors" of this 1850s stagecoach stop will delight your palette with an authentic holiday meal, served by costumed presenters and enhanced by seasonal décor and live music from the period. In addition to dinner, your package includes admission to Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village. These packages often sell out early so don’t wait! Learn more about Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village.

	Holiday Nights Supper with Santa Package December 4, 10-11, 17-18, 2010 (Dinner 4:45pm-6:15pm, Event 6:30pm-10pm) Following your horse-drawn wagon ride to A Taste of History Restaurant, your family will partake in a casual cafeteria-style holiday turkey dinner, perfect for kids! You’ll also be able to make a festive table decoration and hear a fun story to get you in the mood for your visit into lantern-lit Greenfield Village. As a separate treat, Santa Claus will be on hand and make a personal visit to each table! After dinner, experience Holiday Nights in the rest of Greenfield Village—Holiday Nights tickets are included with your dinner reservation. Learn more about Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

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