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- Celebrating Jim Henson and His Legacy - On the 30th anniversary of Jim Henson's death, take a look at his broad and lasting legacy in the world of film and television through artifacts from our collections.
- May 15, 2020
- Collections - article
Celebrating Jim Henson and His Legacy
On the 30th anniversary of Jim Henson's death, take a look at his broad and lasting legacy in the world of film and television through artifacts from our collections.
- The First McDonald's Location Turns 80 - The first real McDonald’s was created by Dick and “Mac” McDonald in San Bernardino, California, on May 15, 1940. Learn how this single restaurant grew into an empire.
- May 13, 2020
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The First McDonald's Location Turns 80
The first real McDonald’s was created by Dick and “Mac” McDonald in San Bernardino, California, on May 15, 1940. Learn how this single restaurant grew into an empire.
- The Exuberant Artistry of Mary Blair - Mary Blair became one of Walt Disney’s favored artists. Discover her story and lasting legacy.
- March 03, 2020
- Collections - article
The Exuberant Artistry of Mary Blair
Mary Blair became one of Walt Disney’s favored artists. Discover her story and lasting legacy.
- Forging an Enterprise: Everlast Aluminum Giftware - In 1932, Russian immigrants Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation and began producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware, experiencing undeniable success during their company’s thirty-year history.
- February 08, 2020
- Collections - article
Forging an Enterprise: Everlast Aluminum Giftware
In 1932, Russian immigrants Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation and began producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware, experiencing undeniable success during their company’s thirty-year history.
- Yellowstone, America’s First National Park - Take a virtual tour of the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through historic postcards from the collections of The Henry Ford.
- April 20, 2016
- Collections - article
Yellowstone, America’s First National Park
Take a virtual tour of the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through historic postcards from the collections of The Henry Ford.
- The Ford Rotunda’s Three Lives - Explore the real history of the Ford Rotunda, from its origins in a 1934 world's fair through its untimely destruction in a fire in 1962.
- July 19, 2013
- Collections - article
The Ford Rotunda’s Three Lives
Explore the real history of the Ford Rotunda, from its origins in a 1934 world's fair through its untimely destruction in a fire in 1962.
- Drinking Chocolate, American-Style - Find out how the idea of drinking our chocolate has evolved throughout history.
- November 18, 2016
- Collections - article
Drinking Chocolate, American-Style
Find out how the idea of drinking our chocolate has evolved throughout history.
- Theodore Roosevelt Campaign Bandanna - Bandannas have been popular presidential campaign items since at least the 1840s. This bright red bandanna was created for Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential campaign in 1912.
- October 14, 2016
- Collections - article
Theodore Roosevelt Campaign Bandanna
Bandannas have been popular presidential campaign items since at least the 1840s. This bright red bandanna was created for Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential campaign in 1912.
- The Rise of the American Carding Mill - Carding mills transformed raw wool from sheep into straightened rolls of wool, called rovings—the first step to finished cloth. Find out how carding mills provided this service for farm families and home spinners.
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- February 11, 2021
- Collections - article
The Rise of the American Carding Mill
Carding mills transformed raw wool from sheep into straightened rolls of wool, called rovings—the first step to finished cloth. Find out how carding mills provided this service for farm families and home spinners.
- Through the Years with Hallmark Ornaments - A visionary founder, a successful brand, risk-taking and innovation, a mission-driven company, customer focus, and connections with an entrepreneurial family—these are the qualities that mark our new Hallmark ornament collection.
- November 11, 2019
- Collections - article
Through the Years with Hallmark Ornaments
A visionary founder, a successful brand, risk-taking and innovation, a mission-driven company, customer focus, and connections with an entrepreneurial family—these are the qualities that mark our new Hallmark ornament collection.