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videoMembers First: Engaging Experts - Hallowe’en in America
Halloween has not always been the night of ghoulish and garish decorations, candy and trick-or-treating we know today. Jim Johnson, Director of Greenfield Village and Curator of Historic Structures & Landscapes, along with Jeanine Head Miller, Curator of Domestic Life, take a deeper look at the celebration of All Hallow's Eve, its ancient Celtic origins and early Halloween celebrations and traditions, like sending Halloween-themed postcards. - 54:09
videoMembers First: Engaging Experts - Bicycles: Powering Possibilities
Join curator of transportation, Matt Anderson, for a look at 200 years of bicycle history, from the first simple draisines to the sophisticated electric-assist bikes of today. Enjoy a conversation on the design and development of the exhibition “Bicycles: Powering Possibilities,” now on display in the Collections Gallery at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation through February 15, 2026. The exhibition features 17 bikes, along with profiles of 12 influential riders, racers and builders, plus selected accessories, documents and photos drawn from The Henry Ford’s collections.
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videoAmelia Earhart: Flight and Fashion
Amelia Earhart was among the most famous pilots of her time, and she remains so in ours. Her record-setting flights encouraged other women to take to the skies, and shined a spotlight on the growing aviation industry.
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videoThe House by the Side of the Road: The Jackson Home at Greenfield Village
In 2025, the country celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the culmination of decades of activism by African Americans in the mid-20th century. The Henry Ford in 2023 acquired Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean [Sherrod] Jackson's home — a pivotal location for the Selma voting rights movement — to help preserve this unique story of family, community and justice into the future. - 1:01:52
videoCreating the Hallmark Exhibition
In 2022, we debuted a new exhibition, Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, which was a tremendous undertaking accomplished in just over three years in the midst of a pandemic. How did we do it?
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videoThe History and Chemistry of Glass Candy Canes
Inspired by our 20-year celebration of The Henry Ford’s Candy Cane collection, in this previously recorded program you’ll learn about the chemistry of glass, colorants used and the history of cane-making specific to the glassmaking process, directly from The Henry Ford’s Glass Shop Supervisor, Chris Hofmann.
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video60 Years of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
2024 marks 60 years since the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In the culmination of decades-long grassroots activism from people of all colors and backgrounds, the act countered the racism of Jim Crow laws. This previously recorded presentation, led by Heather Bruegl (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee), Curator of Political and Civic Engagement, and Amber N. Mitchell, Curator of Black History, explores this act that changed the course of America, including its origins and legacy and the call to action that it still has for Americans today.
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videoSaturday Evening Girls
In Boston in 1908, librarian Edith Guerrier and her friend and artist Edith Brown started a club for young women called Saturday Evening Girls. Mostly Italian and Jewish immigrant girls, the group met when they had free time — on Saturday evenings. As part of a settlement house, they read classics and performed theatricals but, most importantly, learned how to decorate pottery.
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videoExceptional Engines
Take a fascinating look at the machines that move us with Curator of Transportation Matt Anderson. Explore some of the more unusual automobile engines in The Henry Ford’s collection, like Franklin’s air-cooled crosshead of 1905 or Chrysler’s experimental gas turbine of 1963. The heart of any car is its engine, and through the evolution of engine design and technology, we discover the importance of how innovation and diversity shape the automotive landscape. - 48:36
videoAnimal Histories and The Henry Ford
Curator of Agriculture and the Environment Deb Reid discusses the emerging and thriving field of animal histories. Learn the many ways that animals appear in The Henry Ford’s historical resources and where members and guests can learn more about animals while visiting Greenfield Village. Through our archival and artifact collections, this program uncovers the history of draft animals and farm stock, including milk cattle and sheep, pigs, chickens and even farm pets. - 21 Videos
video playlistInnovation Nation, Season 10
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 9, Mo Rocca explores topics on art, children's books, chandeliers and more! - 51:19
videoLillian Schwartz Art from Technology
Uncover the impactful work of Lillian Schwartz with the curator of our exhibition Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity, Kristen Gallerneaux. Lillian was a groundbreaking filmmaker and digital multimedia artist who began working at the intersections of creativity, science and technology in the 1960s. Learn about her time as a “resident visitor” at Bell Laboratories, where she was inspired by the possibilities of computers and also found ways to push beyond their limitations. - 31:44
videoThe Studio: Behind the Design
Discover the intricate details of The Henry Ford’s period clothing studio in this virtual program. With Anne Devlin, Senior Manager of The Studio Office Operations & Training, learn the process behind the designs and concepts that lead to the creation of our beloved seasonal costumes, like the dancing skeletons seen at Hallowe’en and the Holiday Nights mummers. - 49:48
videoBuilding a Living History of American Glassmaking
Trace the history of American glassmaking from the 18th century through the present in Greenfield Village’s Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass. With Charles Sable, curator of decorative arts at The Henry Ford, discover how American glass began in the 18th century, growing from a rare and expensive item at the beginning but, through American innovation, emerging as a ubiquitous object of everyday life by the early 1900s. We will also look at the genesis of art glass, led by Louis Comfort Tiffany and his rivals at the turn of the 20th century, and the explosion of studio glass in the 1960s and its evolution since. - 1:05:14
videoThe Detectives of The Henry Ford
Every day, curators at The Henry Ford put their sleuthing skills to the test as they work to discover and decipher new clues and historical evidence for the prized pieces in our collection. Don your detective hat as you join curatorial assistant Rachel Yerke, Curator of Decorative Arts Charles Sable and Curator of Transportation Matt Anderson in a journey with three fascinating stories: an iron coffin presents a new mystery to solve, a mystery is revealed in an overmantel that calls Lovett Hall its home and a special once-in-100-years discovery is made involving the Sweepstakes race car featured in our “Driven to Win” exhibit. - 1:01:32
videoThe Julia Child Connection: Histories Hidden in Her Kitchen
Zoom in and out with curators Kristen Gallerneaux and Katherine White as they use archival photographs of Julia Child’s kitchen as a jumping-off point to explore the histories hinted at within them, from kitchen design to media representations of food culture. - 57:59
videoThe Fords’ Vision for Lincoln Motor Company
In anticipation of Old Car Festival Powered by Hagerty, this program focuses on Ford Motor Company’s purchase of Lincoln Motor Company in 1922 and hones in on Edsel Ford’s simple but highly personal vision for the luxury automaker: to make “the best car in the world.” With Matt Anderson, curator of transportation at The Henry Ford, we’ll explore materials in our archival collection looking at Lincoln Motor Company’s first decades. - 1:05:14
videoThe Weaving Shop: A Behind-the-Scenes Special
For centuries, weaving has played an integral part in day-to-day life. The Weaving Shop in Greenfield Village demonstrates an important piece of weaving’s history in the evolution of textile production from the colonial home and craft shop, through the Industrial Revolution to commercial factory. This special Engaging Experts program touches on the Weaving Shop’s deeply rooted history in the village. With shop lead Mendy Grenz, we uncover details of working looms; learn about the sock knitter, which makes its seasonal debut during Holiday Nights; and uncover the behind-the-scenes process to make our limited-edition holiday scarves and hand towels. - 21 Videos
video playlistInnovation Nation, Season 9
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 9, Mo Rocca explores topics on tether car racing, the evolution of driver education, and more! 
videoHeroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume
Costumes in storytelling help convey the essence of a character, and the pieces displayed in Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, shed light on the process of how costumes in our favorite movies come to be designed and preserved. In our latest installment of THF Conversations, Kate Morland, Senior Manager of Museum Programs & Exhibits at The Henry Ford interviews a panel of Disney experts to speak about our limited-time exhibition — Rebecca Cline, Director of the Walt Disney Archives, Joanna Pratt, Director, Operations & Business Strategy, The Walt Disney Company and Matthew Adams, Manager, Exhibitions at The Walt Disney Archives. “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, presented by the Walt Disney Archives and KeyBank” is on display at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation through Jan. 1 and is free for members or with museum admission.
videoEmily Sword
This month, leaders in manufacturing are joining us to share their career experiences, insight on future manufacturing jobs, and how we can collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation workforce. In today’s program, Cynthia Jones at The Henry Ford talks with Emily Sword at DeWalt.
videoFarmer Spotlight presented by Michigan Soybean Committee
Today we are excited to share our THF Conversations: Farmer Spotlight presented by Michigan Soybean Committee. With this spotlight we are celebrating social innovators industry experts and trailblazers. Debra Reid, Curator of Agriculture and the Environment at The Henry Ford had the pleasure of speaking with Jake Eisley, a 6th generation farmer in Lenawee County, Michigan. Learn more about his story.
videoOUT!: LGBTQ+ Visibility and Identity Leadership Spotlight
Today we'e excited to share our latest THF Conversation with our partners at @GeneralMotors. Our own Cynthia Jones sits down Sabin Blake — General Motors Director, North American Business Communications to discuss how GM’s Employee Resource Groups are bringing our whole selves to work in an inclusive environment, empowering collaboration, and creating an innovative workplace.- 54:41
videoBusinesswomen at Detroit Central Market
In honor of the Detroit Central Market joining Greenfield Village as our first permanent addition to the village since 2000, this program focuses on female hucksters and market gardeners who made an impression. Together with Deb Reid, curator of Agriculture and the Environment at The Henry Ford, we learn about causes of food fights like the Cucumber War of 1861, strategies that bound market families together, conflicts that pulled them apart, and philanthropy that extended their reach. 
videoInspiring Social Change on Cesar Chavez Day
In recognition of Cesar Chavez Day, we're honored to welcome Paul Chavez — president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation and son of the civil rights and farm labor leader. Paul shares his experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation.
videoMaria Grady and Madison Conrad | Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in Racing
For our final Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women in Racing Spotlight Series supported by ParettaAutosport, Beth Paretta, CEO and Team Principal of Paretta Autosport sits down with not one but two incredible trailblazers. Maria Grady, Motorsports Photographer at Paretta Autosport and Madison Conrad, Powertrain Reliability Specialist at Roush Yates Engines and Mechanic & Pit Crew Member at Paretta Autosport. These women will share their own experiences to help empower the next generation of girls and women in racing and STEM careers.
videoWomen in Agriculture: Laurie Isley | Celebrate Women's History
As we continue our celebration of Women’s History Month, join us as we spotlight Women in Agriculture. Debra Reid — Curator of Agriculture and the Environment at The Henry Ford will interview Laurie Isley — fifth generation farmer, owner of Sunrise Farms, Inc., educator, author, and President of the Michigan Soybean Committee. Laurie will share her experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation of girls and women in agriculture.
videoLaura Klauser | Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in Racing
In celebration of Women’s History Month and our one-year anniversary of Driven to Win: Racing in America presented by General Motors exhibition opening, we are highlighting Women in Racing. Throughout this month, social innovators, industry experts and trailblazers will share their experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation of girls and women in racing and STEM careers.
videoStefy Bau | Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in Racing
In celebration of Women’s History Month and our one-year anniversary of Driven to Win: Racing in America presented by General Motors exhibition opening, we are highlighting Women in Racing. Throughout this month, social innovators, industry experts and trailblazers will share their experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation of girls and women in racing and STEM careers.- 82 Videos
video playlistWood Brothers
Formed in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. Its lightning-fast pit stops helped earn five wins at the Daytona 500 and made a lasting mark on stock car racing. 
videoBeth Paretta | Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in Racing
In celebration of Women’s History Month and our one-year anniversary of Driven to Win: Racing in America presented by General Motors exhibition opening, we are highlighting Women in Racing. Throughout this month, social innovators, industry experts and trailblazers will share their experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation of girls and women in racing and STEM careers. The series begins today with Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford, and Beth Paretta, Team Principal at Paretta Autosport. Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in Racing is supported by Paretta Autosport.
videoCelebrate Black History: Empowering Communities Year-Round with Ford Motor Company Fund
This month we are honored to share our Celebrate Black History Leadership Spotlight Series, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund. Throughout February you’ll hear from social innovators as they share their experiences and insights on empowerment as we reflect on the past and collaborate to build a better future for the next generation. Join us every Monday at 11 am as we Celebrate Black History. Today, our series features: Jarell Brown, Head of Analytics and Business Intelligence at The Henry Ford, Cynthia Jones, Director of Museum Experiences and Engagement at The Henry Ford, and Mydashia Hough, Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Henry Ford.- 17 Videos
video playlistInnovation Nation, Season 8
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 8, Mo Rocca explores topics on The Wright Brothers, modern jewelry, baseball and more! 
videoEngineering Our Future
In honor of National Engineers Week, our latest THF Conversation, supported by our partners at Arrow Components and Astemo brought together business and education leaders as they shared their career experiences and talked about educating and empowering the next generation to engineer a better tomorrow.
videoCelebrate Black History: Empowering Makers to Build a Better Future with Stanley Black & Decker
This month we are honored to share our Celebrate Black History Leadership Spotlight Series, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund. Throughout February you’ll hear from social innovators as they share their experiences and insights on empowerment as we reflect on the past and collaborate to build a better future for the next generation. Join us every Monday at 11 am as we Celebrate Black History. Today, our series features Cynthia Jones, Director of Museum Experiences and Engagement at The Henry Ford, and Gaynelle Swann, Vice President of Engineering at Stanley Black & Decker.
videoApollo and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Join Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford, as he learns more about the origins of our latest limited-engagement exhibition, “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon,” with Kay Taylor, Vice President of Education at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center®. Working with industry partner Flying Fish, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® created “Apollo” in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 lunar landing, pulling from their vast collections and archives. During this conversation we will not only dig deeper into the exhibit’s origins and what you can expect when visiting, but we will look to the future as we ponder where the next generation of space travel will take us.
videoCelebrate Black History: Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers with Raytheon Technologies
This month we are honored to share our Celebrate Black History Leadership Spotlight Series, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund. Throughout February you’ll hear from social innovators as they share their experiences and insights on empowerment as we reflect on the past and collaborate to build a better future for the next generation. Join us every Monday at 11 am as we Celebrate Black History. Today, our series features Jarell Brown, Head of Analytics and Business Intelligence at The Henry Ford, and Jasmine LeFlore, Principal Projects Engineer at Collins Aerospace, a RTX Corporation Company.
videoCelebrate Black History: Empowering Financial Strength with Bank of America
This month we are honored to share our Celebrate Black History Leadership Spotlight Series, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund. Throughout February you’ll hear from social innovators as they share their experiences and insights on empowerment as we reflect on the past and collaborate to build a better future for the next generation. Join us every Monday at 11 am as we Celebrate Black History. Today, our series features Mydashia Hough, Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Henry Ford, and Deola Animashaun, Consumer Community Banking Executive at Bank of America.
videoCelebrate Black History: Empowering the Youngest Generation to Grow Up Great with PNC
This month we are honored to share our Celebrate Black History Leadership Spotlight Series, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund. Throughout February you’ll hear from social innovators as they share their experiences and insights on empowerment as we reflect on the past and collaborate to build a better future for the next generation. Join us every Monday at 11 am as we Celebrate Black History. Our series begins today with Cynthia Jones, Director of Museum Experiences and Engagement at The Henry Ford, and Gina Coleman, Chief Diversity Officer at PNC.- 57:35
videoHow Did All This Stuff Get Here? The Henry Ford Era
Nearly a century ago, Henry Ford — with the help of his agents and hundreds of everyday people — set about gathering objects that represented almost every aspect of everyday American life. Join curator Jeanine Head Miller for this look at the collecting adventure that launched the unparalleled collection that has become The Henry Ford. - 36 Videos
video playlistAl Unser, Jr.
Al Unser, Jr., was born into a racing family, and he added his own proud chapter to the Unser story. “Little Al” won championships in Can-Am, IROC and Indy car, and he earned two victories at the Indianapolis 500.
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videoCollecting Mobility: Sneak Peek
Join us for a preview of our upcoming temporary exhibit Collecting Mobility: New Objects, New Stories. Get a first look at some of the vehicles, artifacts and images acquired by The Henry Ford in recent years, and learn about the decision process behind each new addition to our collection. - 59:40
videoManufacturing Day
Join us for a preview of our upcoming temporary exhibit Collecting Mobility: New Objects, New Stories. Get a first look at some of the vehicles, artifacts and images acquired by The Henry Ford in recent years, and learn about the decision process behind each new addition to our collection. - 1:01:26
videoQuilt Collection at The Henry Ford
For nearly three centuries, American women have made quilts to fill their family’s need for warm bedcovers, to express their creativity or to communicate a message. The quilts displayed in Greenfield Village are only the tip of our museum’s quilt iceberg. Join curator Jeanine Miller in a virtual stroll through textile storage to enjoy a look at quilts with stories to tell, artistry to share or a message to communicate. Savor a behind-the-scenes look at longtime favorites, as well as recently acquired quilts, and find out how they came into our collections. - 50:02
videoAn Innovative Approach on Inclusion & Diversity Education
In collaboration with The Henry Ford and inHub, this webinar will be an inspiring and informative conversation on effective and innovative ways to discuss race, identity and being an "upstander" with your youngest learners. Enjoy this exciting conversation with industry leaders from Sesame Workshop, Akimi Gibson, Vice President & Education Publisher, Sesame Learning, and Dr. Rosemarie T. Truglio, Senior Vice President, Curriculum and Content. - 1:01:26
videoA Market Shed in Its 160th Year
The vegetable building from Detroit’s Central Market holds over a century of stories – from the vendors and shoppers who brought it bustling to life in the 19th century, to the curators, preservationists and experts reconstructing it in Greenfield Village today. In this exclusive panel program, we’ll peek behind the scenes of the construction project and reveal plans for the 2022 opening. - 21 Videos
video playlistKen Block
Ken Block co-founded a top sports apparel brand and earned multiple wins in rally races, but he is best known for his Gymkhana video series. Expertly performed and beautifully filmed, Block’s viral videos have received hundreds of millions of views online. - 21 Videos
video playlistInnovation Nation, Season 7
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 7, Mo Rocca explores topics on barnstorming, voting technology, and more! - 22 Videos
video playlistInnovation Nation, Season 6
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 6, Mo Rocca explores topics on George Washington Carver, art glass, hay, and more! - 19 Videos
video playlistInnovation Nation, Season 5
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 5, Mo Rocca explores topics on From Horses to Cars, Willow Run B-24 Bombers, Inside the Wright Brothers' Childhood Home, and more!