Motor Muster

Motor Muster
June 20-21, 2009 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm)

Take a Cruise Down Memory Lane

Cruise down memory lane all weekend and view a fantastic exhibition of more than 700 cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles from the 1930s to the 1970s. Step back to the glorious era of American muscle cars and enjoy demonstrations, pass-in-review parades, expert historic insights, hands-on activities, food, music and more. This year, see the 1953 GM Futurliner. Motor Muster is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission.

activities

VEHICLE DISPLAYS
Saturday 9:30am-9pm
Sunday 9:30am-5pm

1933–1936 Fire Engines
Liberty Craftworks

1933–1949 Cars
Porches and Parlors

1950–1960 Cars
Main Street

1961–1969 Cars
Railroad Junction

1970–1971 Cars
Edison at Work

1972–1976 Cars
Main Street

1958 General Motors Display
Village Green

Race Cars
Edison Statue

Bicycles and Motorcycles
Main Street

Military Vehicle Presentation
Cotswold Cottage

PASS-IN-REVIEW PARADES

Saturday, June 20 (9:30am–9pm)

Bicycles presented by Tom Ross and Bob Strucel - 10:30am

1933–1949 Cars presented by Marty Bufalini and Bob Casey - 11:30am

Celebration of the Hudson Motor Car Company’s 100th Anniversary presented by Bob Casey - Noon
The name for the “Hudson” Motor Car Company came from Joseph L. Hudson, founder of Hudson’s department store. He provided the necessary funding and gave permission for the company to be named after him. The company began production in 1909, and became one of the more famous and innovative “Detroit” brands of automobiles. The Hudson Hornet dominated the NASCAR circuit in 1951, 52, 53, and 54. Many racing records set by Hudson still stand today. The last Hudson rolled off the assembly line in 1957 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, essentially replaced by the AMC Rambler in 1958.

1950–1959 Cars presented by Jim Wagner and Roger Wojtkowicz - 2pm

Special Racing Presentation presented by Roy Nacewicz - 6pm
As long as there have been automobiles, there has been racing. Learn more about the world of drag, midget and stock car racing of the ’30s –’50s

Military Vehicles - 6:30pm
Learn why Detroit was known as the "Arsenal of Democracy."

Sunday, June 21 (9:30am–5pm)

Motorcycles and Motor Scooters - 10am

Commercial Vehicles presented by Jim Wagner and Roger Wojtkowicz - 11am

Hudson Motor Car Company 100th Anniversary Celebration presented by Bob Casey (See Saturday listing) - Noon

1960-1976 Cars presented by Bob Casey and Bill Porter - 1pm

SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENING EVENTS

Greenfield Village Cruise
Saturday 6pm–9pm
Enjoy the sights as several hundred cars cruise the streets.
Throughout Greenfield Village

Live WWII USO Show
Saturday only - 7pm
Enjoy Masters of Music Big Band as they perform as part of a re-created WWII USO show and radio broadcast. Enjoy live music, dancing and a few other surprises.
Washington Boulevard, near the reviewing stand

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

Junior Driver’s Ed
All Day
Little drivers can try their feet at pedaling reproduction pedal cars from the ’50s and ’60s.
Near Roundhouse

Glass Hands-On
10am–4:30pm
$35 for 30-minute workshop. Purchase tickets at Liberty Craftworks store.
Glass Shop

Henry’s Drive-In
All Day
Have some 1950s fun at the Grand Opening of Henry’s Drive-In (for this weekend only).
Guild Beer Hall

Bookmark Weaving
10:30am, 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
Limited availability
Liberty Craftworks plaza

VOTING AND AWARDS

Popular Choice Voting
All Day Saturday
Until 3pm Sunday
Town Hall

DRAMATIC PRESENTATIONS

Simply Gershwin
Saturday and Sunday 11:30am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30pm, (plus 5 pm, 6 pm Saturday)
Celebrate the beloved music of George and Ira Gershwin in this lively 30-minute music and comedy revue.
Town Hall

Edison’s Light Fantastic
Saturday and Sunday 11:45am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
Meet Thomas Edison in this 15-minute play and hear about one of his most "electrifying" inventions!
Outside Menlo Park Lab

How I Got Over
Saturday and Sunday noon, 1pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm
Experience inspiring stories, songs and slave narratives in this powerful 20-minute show.
Susquehanna Plantation

Model T Medley
Saturday and Sunday 11:45am, 2:30pm, (plus 5:30pm Saturday)
The Greenfield Singers perform a 10-minute music medley with a dash of Model T humor
Presented by Ford Motor Company
Near Scotch Settlement School

The Disagreeable Customer
Saturday and Sunday 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Shopkeeper J.R. Jones has his hands full in this charming 10-minute show as he waits on pompous Mrs. Cleveland.
General Store

Tales from Huck Finn
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:45 pm
Meet Huckleberry Finn, one of Mark Twain's most beloved characters, and hear a few of his memorable adventures in this 15-minute show.
Near Scotch Settlement School

George M. Cohan Medley
Saturday and Sunday 12:30 pm, 3:15 pm
The Greenfield Singers perform patriotic songs and Broadway hits from one of America’s most popular composers in this 15-minute medley.
Town Hall

1929 Medley
Saturday and Sunday
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Henry Ford, the Greenfield Singers perform a special 15-minute medley of song favorites from 1929.
10:45 am near Richart
1:00 pm near Scotch Settlement School

IDEAS & INNOVATIONS LECTURE SERIES

Ideas & Innovations Lecture Series: The Business of Speed: The Hot Rod Industry in America
Saturday, June 20 - 1pm
FREE lecture
David N. Lucsko, lecturer of technological history at University of Detroit Mercy, managing editor of Technology and Culture and author of The Business of Speed: The Hot Rod Industry in America will speak about the evolution of the hot rod industry in America. Immediately following the presentation, Dr. Lucsko will sign copies of his book
Village Pavilion

HISTORIC BASEBALL

Saturday 1:30pm
Lah-De-Dahs v. Northville Eclipse
Walnut Grove

Sunday 1:30pm
Lah-De-Dahs v. Nationals
Walnut Grove

MOTOR MUSTER HISTORIANS

Marty Bufalini: Broadcaster and Automobile Historian

Bob Casey: Automobile Historian and Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford®

Roy Nacewicz: Race Car Historian

Bill Porter: Retired Chief of Design, General Motors, Buick, Chevrolet and Pontiac Division

Tom Ross: Bicycle Historian

Bob Strucel: Bicycle Historian

Jim Wagner: Retired Engineer, Ford Motor Company, and Automobile Historian

Roger Wojtkowicz: Engineer, Ford Motor Company, and Automobile Historian

John Lind: Curator, Detroit Arsenal of Freedom Museum

pricing

All activities are free with Village admission.

MEMBERS free of charge
NON-MEMBER SENIORS age 62 & up, $21
ADULTS age 13-61, $22
YOUTH age 5-12, $16
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.

special

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.

Please park in the IMAX Theatre lot and enter through the Henry Ford Academy doors on the West side of Henry Ford Museum between the IMAX Theatre Entrance and the Security Gate (gate with blue flags).

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