The Ford Barn

Mike V. Florida · 07-09-2010, 02:18 AM

What week/weekend would you go if you could only go to once.

I'm already planning forward for next years vacation.

Ross/Kzoo · 07-09-2010, 04:43 AM

You may be interested in this week:

http://www.hfmgv.org/events/oldCarFestival.aspx

Check to see when it is in 2011.

skip · 07-09-2010, 08:14 AM

Dress warm but we went on Halloween weekend, and secured quarters at the 'on museum' property's Bed and Breakfast. Can walk everywhere.

You'll need two days. One to tour the outdoor area and buildings. A second day for the indoor museum. Be sure not to miss the 'book store'.

If you can, plan on a third day.

Bring lots of money. Henry still has his hand out. Here I am talking to one of the 'Hired Hands' in the back lot.

skip.

29ModelA · 07-09-2010, 12:49 PM

I liked 4th of July weekend, but that has already past. They do a fireworks show at night and you get tickets to be IN the park for it.

raceron1120 · 07-09-2010, 01:12 PM

Well, there is NO bad weekend. . .

Check their schedule for special events, there's usually quite a bit going in through the year. If you see something you like, go for it.

If you don't mind crowds, pick a weekend in the summertime. Lots of families, i.e. kiddies, and there's lots for 'em to do both in the Museum and the Village.

If you want a bit quieter less crowded time, consider mid September or later, after school starts. We've done both, when the kids were home, and then just the wife and me. Never had a bad experience at Henry's Place.

Cool Hand Lurker · 07-09-2010, 02:06 PM

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Mid-October, when the leaves are just changing.

Stay at the Dearborn Inn right near Greenfield Village where Henry Ford's friends stayed. At first look it is expensive, but it includes two days of tour tickets to the Village and the Museum so it is no more expensive than other hotels. The Dearborn Inn is very nice!

Take a tour to the north too if you have time. The Ford wood mill is in Alberta, Michigan on the Upper Peninsula and is exactly like it was when production ceased in the early 50's.

I am in Minnesota and we are proud of our state but Michigan is Absolutely Beautiful.

Mike V. Florida · 07-09-2010, 04:38 PM

That"s great!!!!

07-09-2010, 02:18 AM	#1
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Greenfield Village What week/weekend would you go if you could only go to once. I'm already planning forward for next years vacation. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

07-09-2010, 04:43 AM	#2
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Greenfield Village You may be interested in this week: http://www.hfmgv.org/events/oldCarFestival.aspx Check to see when it is in 2011.

07-09-2010, 08:14 AM	#3
skip Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 408	Re: Greenfield Village Dress warm but we went on Halloween weekend, and secured quarters at the 'on museum' property's Bed and Breakfast. Can walk everywhere. You'll need two days. One to tour the outdoor area and buildings. A second day for the indoor museum. Be sure not to miss the 'book store'. If you can, plan on a third day. Bring lots of money. Henry still has his hand out. Here I am talking to one of the 'Hired Hands' in the back lot. skip.

07-09-2010, 12:49 PM	#4
29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 673	Re: Greenfield Village I liked 4th of July weekend, but that has already past. They do a fireworks show at night and you get tickets to be IN the park for it. __________________ 1929 Model A Barn find. California car, just a few more parts to find. Interior, steering box (rebuild), and I am sure much more!

07-09-2010, 01:12 PM	#5
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,807	Re: Greenfield Village Well, there is NO bad weekend. . . Check their schedule for special events, there's usually quite a bit going in through the year. If you see something you like, go for it. If you don't mind crowds, pick a weekend in the summertime. Lots of families, i.e. kiddies, and there's lots for 'em to do both in the Museum and the Village. If you want a bit quieter less crowded time, consider mid September or later, after school starts. We've done both, when the kids were home, and then just the wife and me. Never had a bad experience at Henry's Place.

07-09-2010, 04:38 PM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Greenfield Village That"s great!!!! __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II