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APOLLO:WHEN WE WENTTO THE MOONFEBRUARY 19 — MAY 8, 2022HENRY FORD MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INNOVATION® FREE FOR MEMBERS OR WITH ADMISSION

SUPPORTED BYA TOURING EXHIBITION

CO-PRODUCED BY

Celebrate the spirit of the seasonwith 200 years of American holiday traditions.

GRAND FINALE FIREWORKS begin at 9:50 p.m. on the Village Green.

Explore more than 80 acres of Greenfield Village in this

glimmering after-hours celebration of America’s most

heartwarming holiday. Stroll down Main Street, brimming with

holiday goods, food and warm beverages, or take a ride on a

historic Model T or horse-drawn carriage. Warm up in historic

homes as we open the doors to centuries of favorite family

traditions. From the finest tinseled detail to a fireworks-filled

sky that marks each evening’s finale, make our holiday story

a cherished part of your own.

Keep your beverage toasty warm in a HOLIDAY NIGHTS SOUVENIR CUP with a design inspired by a holiday card from the collections of The Henry Ford. Available where hot beverages are sold throughout Greenfield Village.

COVER: This artwork is inspired by 1950s partyware. From the collections of The Henry Ford.

Visit our gift shop or thf.org/membership to purchase.

thf.org/holidaynights

Supported by

MAP & PROGRAM GUIDEDECEMBER 3-5, 9-12, 16-23 & 26-28, 2021

Due to health and safety mandates, programs and dining may be subject to change.

Stay curious. Stay connected.

subscribe at thf.org/enews

Text JOINTHF to 76371 for updates & discounts.

Masks recommended indoors.

FORD ROUGE FACTORY TOUR

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TICKETS + GUEST SERVICES ?

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Liberty Craftworks

Greens Market

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Sing-Along & Fireworks9:40 p.m.

See historic craft demonstrations by our own artisans: weaving (12), pottery (13), printing (18) and glassblowing (20). �

You better watch out, and you better not pout! Santa Claus has already come to town, and you can find him at the Robert Frost Home (75).

Traditional balsam fir trees, selected wreaths and holiday greens available for purchase at the Greens Market through December 23. (Christie & Main Street)

Gather on the Village Green for a fireworks finale.Grab a pair of loaner

skates and hit the ice.(Near Bagley & State)

Musical PerformancesMusic has been part of holiday celebrations from the very beginning. Enjoy a wide variety of live music throughout Greenfield Village.

Bandstand near Covered Bridge Christie Street Quartet

Logan County Courthouse Neil Woodward, Michigan’s official troubadour (all nights except 12/4)

Martha-Mary Chapel Live organ performances 7-9 p.m.

Town Hall Front PorchMain Street Quartet

Menlo Park Laboratory Hear the newly restored Menlo Park organ 7-9 p.m.

A Taste of HistoryRanka Mulkern (hammered dulcimer)

Near Sir John BennettDodworth Saxhorn Band or Greenfield Carolers

Farris Windmill 1st Michigan Colonial Fife & Drum Corps(select nights)

Ford Motor Company (Near)Community Volunteer Choir

Davidson-Gerson Gallery of GlassMasters of Music Jazz Trio (inside)Community Volunteer Choir (Near - outside) Liberty Craftworks Archway (Near) Greenfield Carolers 7:25 & 8:10 p.m.

Holiday Dining and TreatsRaise a glass and taste the traditions of the holiday at market stalls in the streets and with seasonal dishes in our restaurants.

A Taste of History® Serving holiday favorites. No reservations required. Open 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Mrs. Fisher’s A delicious assortment of hot and cold beverages and Detroit Mini Donuts.

The Lodge Detroit Mini Donuts and hot, cold and alcoholic beverages.

Central Market Holiday favorites including: Roast Beef Sandwiches, Roasted Chestnuts, Kettle Corn of Michigan and Old World Almonds.

Frosty’s Snacks, hot and cold beverages and beer.

MoonSugar Homemade cotton candy.

The Petite Fleet Hot and cold beverages.

Washington Boulevard Hot Chocolate Stand Hot and cold beverages including frozen custard and holiday floats.

A Marshmallow World Visit D Loft Cafe, Touch of Honey, La Taco Reina or The Travelin’ Pig for some merry meals.

World War I-Era Ambulance Company & YMCA Canteen (Cotswold Stable)In 1918, an armistice ended fighting on the Western Front. Visit a YMCA canteen where U.S. soldiers in the ambulance service spend their holiday await-ing a lasting peace. December 3-5 and 9-12.

Make Merry with the Mummers(Along Main Street, Near Sir John Bennett)

Taking to the streets in outlandish costumes and performing for food, money and drink was a custom that thrived in our eastern cities in the first half of the 19th century. Join the Mummers in the fun once again!

Civil War Winter Encampment (McGuffey School)Hear holiday stories from the Civil War at this winter encampment.

Holiday Musical Light Show (Ackley Covered Bridge)

A Christmas Carol (Adams Home)Charles Dickens took America by storm in the 1860s. Come hear a performance of his beloved story, “A Christmas Carol.” (6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15 p.m.)

1830s New Year’s Open House (Noah Webster Home)Though Christmas was not widely celebrated in Connecticut at this time, there was the custom of the New Year’s open house. The Websters are also hosting a silhouette party. Learn more about these charming activities.

1760s Winter Evening (Daggett Farmhouse)In 1760 Connecticut, Christmas was not observed. Peek in to see what a typical winter evening might look like for the Daggett family.

World War II-Era Red Cross Hospitality Station (Cotswold Cottage)In 1944 wartime England, U.S. troops were stationed throughout the country, including the Cotswolds. Visit this Red Cross Hospitality Station, and hear about the holidays.

Holiday CookingHoliday recipes come to life in our historic kitchens (until 9:40 p.m., as fireworks begin).

Ford HomeA savory bouquet of holiday cooking fills this Midwestern home with Christmas cheer in 1876.

Edison HomesteadEnjoy the sights and smells of a roasting Christmas goose and a sideboard laden with holiday treats as the 19-teens come to life.

Giddings Family HomeThe rich aroma of chocolate wafts throughout this 1760s New England home of a prosperous trader, merchant and shipbuilder.

Susquehanna PlantationIn 1860 Maryland, plantation society Christmas is a time for weddings, celebrations and a rare reprieve from heavy work for those enslaved.

Sleigh Vignette & Photo Op (Near Start of Mill Road)Hop in our sleigh for a photo.

Spofford Sawmill Photo Op Stop by the sawmill for a timber-themed photo with your family.

Vintage Postcard Vignette Photo Op (Near Phoenixville Post Office)

Thank You Card Photo Op (The Lodge Patio)

Model Train Display (The Lodge)Enjoy vintage model train layouts. Presented by the Glancy Trains Model Railroad Club

Holiday Hats (Cohen Millinery) Admire hand-sewn holiday hats in the style of 1895.

West Side Electric and Shoe Repair Display Window (Next to Wright Cycle Shop)This is the actual business that occupied this storefront from 1918 to 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. Enjoy an operating display of early Lionel electric trains.

The History of Christmas Lights (Edison Illuminating)As early as the 1880s, there were experimental Christmas tree lights. By the turn of the 20th century, tree lights had turned into a large business for Edison Illuminating Company. Stop by and hear the history of Christmas tree lights.

Menlo Park Lights (Menlo Park) Months of preparations, experimenting and hard work resulted in a fully functional electrical distribution system that could illuminate the entire surrounding countryside. Stop by and hear why December 1880 was so important to Thomas Edison — and to all of us today.

Vintage Holiday-Themed Cartoons (Mrs. Fisher’s)

1930s Christmas Tree Lot (Near Town Hall, Across from the Carousel) By the 1930s, the Christmas tree had become a nationwide part of celebrating the holiday. Stop by our re-creation of a 1930s Depression-era Christmas tree lot.

A Forest Ranger’s Christmas(Opposite Menlo Park) Visit our early 1900s USFS Ranger camp to learn their role in sustainable conservation. (select nights)

Magic Lantern Show (Corner of Post and Christie, Near Menlo Park)Witness an early form of projection picture shows.

Holiday Silent Movie (Outside Fort Myers)Take a photograph with a holiday backdrop, and enjoy early Edison holiday-themed silent movies.

Printing Office (Liberty Craftworks)Hot off the press. Stop by and pick up your 2021 print keepsake.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Warming Circle near Scotch Settlement) Sit down and warm up while listening to a performance of the famous riveting poem.

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Holiday Vignettes and ActivitiesMake your way through over 200 years of Christmas history.

To locate an activity, match the number and color next to the activity with the corresponding number and color on the map.

Activities are free of charge unless otherwise indicated. All programs and activities are subject to change.

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Holiday Shopping

Village Store 6-10:30 p.m.

Liberty Craftworks Store 6-10 p.m.

Ornament Shop 6-10 p.m.

Lantern Shop 6-10 p.m

Glow Cart 6-8 p.m.

Free Historic RidesHistoric Rides

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Model T Rides(Line closes at 9:40 p.m.)

Horse-DrawnWagon Ride(Weather permitting;ends 9:25 p.m.) Begins nearthe Village Green at Postand Christie Streets

Herschell-SpillmanCarousel(Line closes at 9:40 p.m.)

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Shop our Seasonal ‘21 catalog

Supported by

APOLLO:WHEN WE WENTTO THE MOONFEBRUARY 19 — MAY 8, 2022HENRY FORD MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INNOVATION® FREE FOR MEMBERS OR WITH ADMISSION

SUPPORTED BYA TOURING EXHIBITION

CO-PRODUCED BY

Celebrate the spirit of the seasonwith 200 years of American holiday traditions.

GRAND FINALE FIREWORKS begin at 9:50 p.m. on the Village Green.

Explore more than 80 acres of Greenfield Village in this

glimmering after-hours celebration of America’s most

heartwarming holiday. Stroll down Main Street, brimming with

holiday goods, food and warm beverages, or take a ride on a

historic Model T or horse-drawn carriage. Warm up in historic

homes as we open the doors to centuries of favorite family

traditions. From the finest tinseled detail to a fireworks-filled

sky that marks each evening’s finale, make our holiday story

a cherished part of your own.

Keep your beverage toasty warm in a HOLIDAY NIGHTS SOUVENIR CUP with a design inspired by a holiday card from the collections of The Henry Ford. Available where hot beverages are sold throughout Greenfield Village.

COVER: This artwork is inspired by 1950s partyware. From the collections of The Henry Ford.

Visit our gift shop or thf.org/membership to purchase.

thf.org/holidaynights

Supported by

MAP & PROGRAM GUIDEDECEMBER 3-5, 9-12, 16-23 & 26-28, 2021

Due to health and safety mandates, programs and dining may be subject to change.

Stay curious. Stay connected.

subscribe at thf.org/enews

Text JOINTHF to 76371 for updates & discounts.

Masks recommended indoors.