George Washington Carver Teacher Preview November 18, 2010 (4-6pm)
THE MIGHTY VISION OF George Washington Carver
Most of us remember George Washington Carver had something to do with peanuts and he did. He incorporated portions of the peanut into a vast array of products 300 in all. Some of those products include cosmetics, plastics, cheese, coffee, ink and much more. Carver obtained a master’s degree in agricultural science from Iowa State University and taught at Tuskegee Institute. He devoted himself to the rehabilitation of both the soil and the farmers of the south.
During this exclusive teacher preview of our George Washington Carver exhibit, explore Carver’s life, as an educator, scientist, innovator, social activist, his approach to agriculture and notable achievements. Plan a field trip that will motivate, provide agricultural knowledge, creative thinking, and encourage further investigation.
The exhibits of the Henry Ford Museum are spread across several acres; all indoors. Comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available to rent for a fee at the IMAX and Clock tower entrances. Electric scooter supplies are limited, please arrive early if you plan to rent one. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchairs, electric scooters and children's strollers-- however, upright electric scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.
Photography is allowed in the exhibit area but food and drink are strictly prohibited.
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.
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