Celebrate the Holidays
at The Henry Ford

Keep family traditions alive this holiday season by visiting fan favorites and new experiences at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

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Experiences


Hallmark Ornaments - Celebrate Holidays at The Henry Ford

Through the Years with Hallmark: Holiday Ornaments
Explore over 125 of The Henry Ford's recent acquisitions — a comprehensive collection of Hallmark holiday ornaments

Hanuakkah - Celebrate Holidays at The Henry Ford

Celebrating the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah
Find out how the Jewish Festival of Lights has evolved in American households by exploring artifacts and stories that illuminate centuries of tradition from the Hebrew calendar.

MichLug Lego Display - Celebrate Holidays at The Henry Ford

MichLUG LEGO Building Display
The Michigan LEGO Users Group has been hard at work again this year and is excited to show off their collection of Detroit landmarks and new pop-culture favorites, including a new Hogwarts Castle from Harry Potter, plus a replica of Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey.

What We Wore - Celebrate Holidays at The Henry Ford

What We Wore: Pulp Fashion: Paper Dresses of the 1960s
The 1960s was an era of exploration and pushing boundaries. Find out how one novel promotional gimmick turned into a fashion movement by examining a few favorites from our collections.


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Celebrate Holidays - Holiday Greens and Trees

Holiday Greens & Tree Lot
One of the top places for a live Christmas tree.


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All Dolled Up for Christmas - The Henry Ford

All Dolled Up for Christmas - Blog
Learn more about the Goodfellows dolls tradition that started in 1924.
Hallmark Ornaments

Through the Years with Hallmark Ornaments - Blog
The Henry Ford recently acquired a collection of thousands of Hallmark ornaments from Indiana Hallmark retailer, The Party Shop, spanning the years 1973 to 2009.
How to Make 1760s Hot Chocolate

How to Make 1760s Hot Chocolate - Video
In 18th-century America, a warm chocolate drink was as popular as coffee and tea.
Hanukkah - Artifacts

Celebrating the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah - Blog
Explore Hanukkah artifacts and stories through our blog and Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
Bulbs - Celebrate the Holidays at The Henry Ford

The Aluminum Christmas Tree: Obsolete or Timeless? - Blog
What do you think? Should aluminum trees remain relegated to deep storage or should they be revived, as timeless symbols of a uniquely American holiday celebration?