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The Henry Ford Ideas & Innovations Lecture Series
June 14, 2008
Explore the Story of Women and Automobiles
Deborah Clarke, professor of English at Penn State University, will explore the changing relationship between women and cars. Professor Clarke is the author of Driving Women: Fiction and Automobile Culture in Twentieth Century America
   
activities
Benson Ford Research Center Events

2008 Ideas and Innovations Lecture Series
All lectures are free of charge and open to the public unless otherwise specified.

March 1 - 1pm
Edison on Innovation: 102 Lessons in Creativity for Business and Beyond
Alex Axelrod, author of Edison on Innovation: 102 Lessons in Creativity for Business and Beyond. Booksigning to follow lecture. Anderson Theater, Henry Ford Museum

March 15 - 10am
Quilting Genius 2 Forum
Panel of experts on Southern culture, quilting and creative art: Mary Elizabeth Johnson Huff, Dr. Denise Davis-Maye, Dr. Marsha MacDowell and Britten Stringwell
Anderson Theater, Henry Ford Museum
Registration runs from 9-10am
(Fee and pre-registration required)

March 15 - 2:30pm
Hanging by a Thread
Fran Faile, textile conservator at The Henry Ford Anderson Theater, Henry Ford Museum

June 14 - 1pm
Driving Women: Fiction and Automobile Culture in Twentieth Century America
Deborah Clarke, author
Greenfield Village®

June 14–15
Automotive Literature Oversupply Sale (Saturday only, 9am-5pm)
BFRC Open House (Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 4pm)
Benson Ford Research Center

July 17–19
The World of the Model T Conference
Cosponsored by T-Plex, Society of Automotive Historians and Technology and Culture
(Fee and pre-registration required)

September 7 - 1pm
The Model T: A Car for the Great Multitude
Robert Casey, curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford Greenfield Village
(includes booksigning The Model T: A Centennial History)

September 6–7
Automotive Literature Oversupply Sale (Saturday only, 9am-5pm)
BFRC Open House (Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 4pm)
Benson Ford Research Center

pricing
Lecture is free with Village admission.
MEMBERS free of charge;
NON-MEMBER SENIORS age 62 & up, $19
ADULTS age 13-61, $20
YOUTH age 5-12, $14
CHILDREN 4 & under are free.
Parking is $5 per vehicle.
what to bring, what to wear
Greenfield Village is spread over dozens of acres-- comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes are a must. A large portion of activities are held outdoors, rain or shine. Dressing for the weather is a must. Bring umbrellas / rain gear and prepare for a wide range of temperatures, especially if you will be staying into Saturday evening. Folding chairs are also recommended for those who cannot stand for long periods.

Wheelchairs are available for a small fee at the Village entrance. Electric scooters are also available for a fee, but only in limited supply. Wheelchairs and scooters are rented on a first come, first served basis-- plan to arrive early if you need to rent them. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchair or scooter, however, upright scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.

Children's wagons are also available to rent for a fee at the Village entrance. You are welcome to bring your own stroller or wagon, however, recreational scooters, bicycles or in-line / in-sole skates are not allowed inside the Village gates.

Bring a camera; photography is allowed in all areas of the Village.
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Tickets to Greenfield Village are available online, through The Henry Ford Call Center (open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm) 313-982-6001 and at all admissions counters. Tickets can be mailed when reservations are made 2 weeks or more in advance. Tickets purchased less than 2 weeks out will be held at Village Will Call.
directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Blvd exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Rd and Oakwood Blvd.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39), drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) South 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 miles. At the first stop light, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive 3/4 miles.
Metro-Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.
Michigan Department of Transportation
AAA Traffic & Construction Report
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