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FREE Teacher Appreciation Day
September 26, 2009 (9am–5pm; Doors open at 8:30am)
FREE admission to educators and a guest to Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour and IMAX Theatre. This is a perfect opportunity to preview the many resources for teaching and learning that The Henry Ford offers to you and your students.
   

Pre-registration for Teachers’ Appreciation Day on September 26th is now closed. If you would like to attend please register in the IMAX lobby on Saturday morning. You must provide credentials (teaching certificate or id) upon registration

activities

Start off your morning with a Welcome and Overview and a chance to win great prizes. Learn about some cool upcoming online resources, scholarships and more. You will also have an opportunity to get tips and tools from some of our Teacher Fellows on how to use the Henry Fords’ resources effectively in classroom.

Explore curriculum-aligned exhibits in Henry Ford Museum including “With Liberty & Justice for All” and “Heroes of the Sky”

Participate  in hands-on activities from Building a Model T in Henry Ford Museum to operating advanced tools used on the assembly line at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour

Meet the Wright Brothers and Thomas Edison in Greenfield Village

Preview educational films at Michigan’s largest IMAX Theatre

Enjoy complimentary coffee and bagels from Panera Bread

Stop by our Farmer’s Market in Greenfield Village featuring an abundance of locally-produced foods

*IMAX and Ford Rouge Factory Tour tickets will be distributed at check-in at the IMAX Lobby and are available based on a first-come first-serve basis.
registration

Pre-registration for Teachers’ Appreciation Day on September 26th is now closed. If you would like to attend please register in the IMAX lobby on Saturday morning. You must provide credentials (teaching certificate or id) upon registration

Registration/Check-in:
IMAX Lobby (8:30am-4:30pm)

  • All participants must check-in at the registration desk in the IMAX lobby.
  • Teachers may register and bring a guest of their choice.
  • Teachers must provide credentials (certification or school ID)

For more information, please contact our Call Center at 313.982.6001.
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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