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The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, a weekly celebration of the inventor’s spirit. Hosted by CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca. Watch the Trailer

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Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

December 5-7, 12-14, 18-23 and 26-27

Take a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe filled with live music, skating, fireworks and tons of winter wonder during America’s premier celebration of the season.

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Gridiron Glory

The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

October 3, 2014 - January 4, 2015

Hundreds of groundbreaking artifacts from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The dynasties, the pioneers, the superstars and the legends.

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Donate to The Henry Ford to help conserve and provide access to our Archive of American Innovation, including Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Laboratory.

Image courtesy Bonhams.

The Henry Ford acquires an original 1976 Apple-1 computer.

Digital Collections

Access the ever-growing collection documenting the American experience—anywhere, anytime.

Innovation 101

Explore traits and processes used by innovators past and present, and join the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers.

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Calendar + Events

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

December 5-7, 12-14, 18-23 and 26-27, 2014 (6:30pm - 10pm)

Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

October 3, 2014 - January 4, 2015

INTERSTELLAR: The IMAX Experience

November 4*, 2014 – January 4, 2015

Holidays in Henry Ford Museum

November 28, 2014 - January 4, 2015

Macy's 2nd Mondays

Second Monday of each Month (10am – noon)

Blog

“The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation”

Get caught up on the latest from our new television show on CBS over on our blog. Read more...

Who Cancelled Edsel Ford’s Lions’ Season Pass?

Why would you cancel a season pass to the Detroit Lions’ 1934 season? Read more...

Taste of History Applesauce Cake

Enjoy the flavors of the fall season with this guest-favorite recipe from our Taste of History restaurant. Read more...

Download The Henry Ford Magazine for Free

Get the Magazine on your tablet or computer, plus bonus material, including extra content, photos and video. Read more...

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