Elijah: The Real McCoy
Celebrate Black History
Special Event at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
- February 22 & 23, 2020
- Time: 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., & 2:30 p.m.
- Length: 15 minutes
- Location: Across from Mathematica
Learn about fascinating inventor Elijah McCoy in this 15-minute dramatization. His most important inventions were the automatic lubricating cup in 1872 that revolutionized the industrial machine industry and the graphite lubricator in 1915. Your imagination will travel through eight decades as you discover why his life and work remain an inspiration to this day, and how one of his 57 patents got trains into the station ahead of time!
Educational Resources
Ticket Prices
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
| Member | Nonmember | |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (62+) | Free | $31.50 |
| General Admission (12-61) | Free | $35.00 |
| Youth (5-11) | Free | $26.25 |
| Children (4 & Under) | Free | Free |
* Ticket prices are subject to change.
