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Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village

Greenfield Village will once again be hosting the annual Holiday Nights programming on select evenings in December. Visitors will step into a Christmas card from the past complete with candle-lit paths, live entertainment, costumed presenters, horse-drawn wagon and Model T rides, delightful holiday shops, Santa and live reindeer, ice skating, a spectacular fireworks display and [...]

Published by Christina on November 28, 2011 8:00 am

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The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village

It’s been awhile since my last visit to Greenfield Village in Dearborn. We were there last weekend for the Thomas the Train visit. They run this event every year and it draws quite a crowd of young train lovers. While the weather was absolutely miserable – we still managed to enjoy ourselves. We rode the [...]

Published by Kathy on May 19, 2011 2:20 pm

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Thomas The Tank Rolls Back Into Greenfield Village

WHO: Thomas the Tank Engine WHAT: A 20-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine An opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of The Railway Activities for the whole family, including arts & crafts, storytelling, video viewing, live music Commemorative activities, merchandise and giveaways focusing on steam engines and diesel engines to celebrate [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on April 12, 2011 7:26 am

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off Salute to America at Greenfield Village

WHO Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and The Henry Ford Steven Reineke, conductor Michael Runyan, harmonica WHAT The DSO returns to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford for the 18th annual Salute to America concert series on July 1 through July 4. Conductor Steven Reineke and harmonica-player Michael Runyan join the DSO to present a program [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on July 1, 2010 12:17 pm

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Choo! Choo! A Day Out With Thomas Giveaway!

One lucky DetroitMommies.com reader will win a family 4 pack of tickets for this fantastic family event and Thomas the Train DVD’s! Read below for event details and giveaway rules. Thomas the Tank Engine™ chugs into Greenfield Village for 6 days of family fun and entertainment! Ride with Thomas around the village, meet Sir Topham [...]

Published by JManriquez on April 15, 2010 8:26 pm

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See Thomas the Train in Flint

When my young sons were introduced to Thomas the Train Engine toys and videos, “thanks” to a heavily indulgent grandfather, I had no idea what I was in for. A good year later, they still glaze over with adoration and toddler lust every time a piece of TtTE merchandising comes into view. We officially became their [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on August 4, 2009 9:41 am