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- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village is a "living history" re-creation of what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone in 1885. Meticulous research went into planning appropriate presenter-led demonstrations, especially those focused on the domestic activities in the farmhouse. In this image from 2007, a historical presenter in period clothing prepares seasonal foods for the midday meal.
- September 01, 2007
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Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village is a "living history" re-creation of what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone in 1885. Meticulous research went into planning appropriate presenter-led demonstrations, especially those focused on the domestic activities in the farmhouse. In this image from 2007, a historical presenter in period clothing prepares seasonal foods for the midday meal.
- Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Keychain, circa 1987 -
- circa 1987
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Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Keychain, circa 1987
- Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's home to Greenfield Village in 1977. This image from 2007 shows presenters recreating activities that help make the farmhouse come alive for visitors.
- September 01, 2007
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Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's home to Greenfield Village in 1977. This image from 2007 shows presenters recreating activities that help make the farmhouse come alive for visitors.
- Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's farmhouse to Greenfield Village in 1977. Displays and demonstrations documenting Colonial-era activities help reconstruct the daily lives of the Daggett family for visitors.
- September 01, 2007
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Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's farmhouse to Greenfield Village in 1977. Displays and demonstrations documenting Colonial-era activities help reconstruct the daily lives of the Daggett family for visitors.
- Ford Model T Parked by Farmhouse, Cherry Hill, Michigan, 1921 - The Ford Model T became a common sight on American farms in the 1920s. It was the first automobile big enough, good enough, and cheap enough for most families, and it was also versatile enough and dependable enough for daily farm life. Farmers could convert Model Ts into tractors or use their rear axles to power agricultural machinery.
- November 04, 1921
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Ford Model T Parked by Farmhouse, Cherry Hill, Michigan, 1921
The Ford Model T became a common sight on American farms in the 1920s. It was the first automobile big enough, good enough, and cheap enough for most families, and it was also versatile enough and dependable enough for daily farm life. Farmers could convert Model Ts into tractors or use their rear axles to power agricultural machinery.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village is a "living history" re-creation of what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone in 1885. Meticulous research went into furnishing the farmhouse after its move to Greenfield Village. This image from 2007 shows some of the original family furnishings and other carefully selected period and reproductions items visitors to the reconstructed house encountered.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village is a "living history" re-creation of what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone in 1885. Meticulous research went into furnishing the farmhouse after its move to Greenfield Village. This image from 2007 shows some of the original family furnishings and other carefully selected period and reproductions items visitors to the reconstructed house encountered.
- Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, October 2007 - The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's home to Greenfield Village in 1977. This image from 2007 shows presenters recreating activities that help make the farmhouse come alive for visitors.
- October 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, October 2007
The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's home to Greenfield Village in 1977. This image from 2007 shows presenters recreating activities that help make the farmhouse come alive for visitors.
- Presenter Shirley Schwarchoff Using a Spinning Wheel in Daggett Farmhouse in Greenfield Village, July 1983 -
- July 01, 1983
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Presenter Shirley Schwarchoff Using a Spinning Wheel in Daggett Farmhouse in Greenfield Village, July 1983
- Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's farmhouse to Greenfield Village in 1977. Displays and demonstrations documenting Colonial-era activities help reconstruct the daily lives of the Daggett family for visitors.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's farmhouse to Greenfield Village in 1977. Displays and demonstrations documenting Colonial-era activities help reconstruct the daily lives of the Daggett family for visitors.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 -
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007