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One-Room School Program
September – October, 2011 & 2012; November 2011 & 2012 (Fridays only); April 15 – June 15, 2012 & April 15 – June 15, 2013
SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITY
Treat students to a bit of educational time travel by stepping into the shoes of children living in the 1800s. Reserve a day in the rustic Miller or McGuffey schoolhouse. Your class will use McGuffey readers, slates and slate pencils. Our Teacher Guide is filled with historical background and lesson plan suggestions for what you can do before, during and after your visit.

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Location: Greenfield Village
Program Length: Flexible
Fee: $9.50* includes Village admission
         * Price subject to change

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  • Program Description
  • Teacher's Guide

  • curriculum connections
    To view the curriculum connections for One-Room School Program, click here.

    directions/maps
    The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
    The Henry Ford
    20900 Oakwood Blvd.
    Dearborn, MI 48124-5029
    From the East or West via I-94:
    Take I-94 to the Oakwood Boulevard exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard.
    From the South via I-75:
    Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39); drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
    From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
    Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) south 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 mile. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive .75 mile.
    Metro Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.
    Michigan Department of Transportation
    AAA Traffic & Construction Report