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Classic cars roll through Greenfield Village |
September 12th, 2009
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Classic cars from the 1890s to 1932 roll into Greenfield Village today and Sunday for the 59th annual Old Car Festival. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Dearborn location on Village Road off Oakwood Boulevard. Entry to the Old Car Festival is free with Greenfield Village admission or membership to The Henry Ford; admission is $22 adults, $21 seniors (62 and up) and $16 youth (5-12), and free for younger than 5 and members.
Highlights both days include pass-in-review parades near the Thomas Edison statue with descriptions of the cars by historians Marty Bufalini, Bob Casey, David Liepelt, Glenn Miller and Ross Hill. Visitors also can watch as a team from Canada assembles a Model T in just a few minutes, see a bicycle parade, a 1920s auto touring presentation, car and bicycle games and get a chance to meet "Lizzie," a Model T from the fleet at The Henry Ford. The also can learn about Henry Ford's rubber plantation in South America from Greg Grandin, author of "Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City."
Tonight, the Hotel Savarine Society Orchesta plays favorite 1920s tunes for listening and dancing, and there's a Gaslight Parade of Cars featuring automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles taking to the streets after dark amid an array of gaslight, kerosene, and early electric lamps. A fireworks display finishes the evening.
Music and dramatic performances are offered throughout both days, including "Simply Gershwin," a 30-minute music and comedy revue; "The 1929 Medley," a special medley of songs performed by the Greenfield Singers in celebration of the 80th anniversary of The Henry Ford; and The Model T Medley, a lively assortment of Model T songs and jokes.
Visitors also can stop at the Benson Ford Research Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today for an open house and sale on vintage automotive literature and photographs.
For more information, call (313) 982-6001 or visit thehenryford.org. |
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