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Local Roots Blues, Brews & Evening Dining BBQAugust 8, 2014 (6:30pm-9pm, Dinner 7pm) in Greenfield Village PavilionThis is an extraordinary backyard-style event. |
working farms
Greenfield Village's four working farms bristle with authentic 17th and 18th-Century farming activities. Plowing, planting, harvesting, herding and more, they offer a vivid recreation of America's storied agricultural history. greenfield village gardens With more than a dozen meticulously manicured flower, herb and vegetable gardens, Greenfield Village is a verdant refuge from the world around it. historic cookware Inventive, imaginative and endlessly practical, these vintage cooking tools from The Henry Ford’s collection offer an unparalleled insight into the inner workings of America’s historic kitchens. signature foods Over the years, many of the signature dishes we prepare in Greenfield Village have become so popular that we’ve made it possible for you to serve them at home. Michigan-made. Greenfield Village-inspired. culinary awards The Henry Ford’s culinary team recently took home the top awards in Michigan Meetings + Events’ Taste of Michigan competition: Best Taste and Best Food Presentation. local roots We believe nothing compares to fresh, locally produced food. It tastes better and it supports local farmers. Click here to read more about The Henry Ford’s commitment to the local food-producing community. The Henry Ford celebrates and brings to life over three centuries of authentic experiences and products inspired by American food heritage and traditions. This story of the American food experience captivates and engages visitors — and deepens their personal enjoyment of food every day.
The Henry Ford also explores this spectrum of American food traditions to help shape a better future. Beyond the historic perspective we bring, we strive to make powerful connections to visitors’ personal, everyday interest in food choice, nutrition and health. Additionally, we look towards land use, sustainable agriculture and other issues of vital interest to communities nationwide, beginning with our own local and regional community.
At The Henry Ford, guests discover and enjoy America’s tastes and traditions in a wide variety of ways — in select exhibits and experiences they encounter in Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, in the menus and ingredients they discover in our restaurants and at our special events, in the educational programs we offer, and in the signature food products we sell.
Whether they’re re-living America’s past at a lively Greenfield Village event, exploring great American ideas and innovations at Henry Ford Museum, or celebrating the great occasions in their own lives on the grounds of The Henry Ford, they’ll encounter new flavors and old favorites alike to savor and enjoy. And they’ll make new food memories of their own.
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