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- Animal Histories and The Henry Ford - Curator of Agriculture and the Environment Deb Reid discusses the emerging and thriving field of animal histories. Learn the many ways that animals appear in The Henry Ford’s historical resources and where members and guests can learn more about animals while visiting Greenfield Village. Through our archival and artifact collections, this program uncovers the history of draft animals and farm stock, including milk cattle and sheep, pigs, chickens and even farm pets.
- March 28, 2024
- Collections - Video
Animal Histories and The Henry Ford
Curator of Agriculture and the Environment Deb Reid discusses the emerging and thriving field of animal histories. Learn the many ways that animals appear in The Henry Ford’s historical resources and where members and guests can learn more about animals while visiting Greenfield Village. Through our archival and artifact collections, this program uncovers the history of draft animals and farm stock, including milk cattle and sheep, pigs, chickens and even farm pets.
- Members First: Engaging Experts - Hallowe’en in America - Halloween has not always been the night of ghoulish and garish decorations, candy and trick-or-treating we know today. Jim Johnson, Director of Greenfield Village and Curator of Historic Structures & Landscapes, along with Jeanine Head Miller, Curator of Domestic Life, take a deeper look at the celebration of All Hallow's Eve, its ancient Celtic origins and early Halloween celebrations and traditions, like sending Halloween-themed postcards.
- September 03, 2025
- Collections - Video
Members First: Engaging Experts - Hallowe’en in America
Halloween has not always been the night of ghoulish and garish decorations, candy and trick-or-treating we know today. Jim Johnson, Director of Greenfield Village and Curator of Historic Structures & Landscapes, along with Jeanine Head Miller, Curator of Domestic Life, take a deeper look at the celebration of All Hallow's Eve, its ancient Celtic origins and early Halloween celebrations and traditions, like sending Halloween-themed postcards.
- Farmer Spotlight presented by Michigan Soybean Committee - Today we are excited to share our THF Conversations: Farmer Spotlight presented by Michigan Soybean Committee. With this spotlight we are celebrating social innovators industry experts and trailblazers. Debra Reid, Curator of Agriculture and the Environment at The Henry Ford had the pleasure of speaking with Jake Eisley, a 6th generation farmer in Lenawee County, Michigan. Learn more about his story.
- September 26, 2022
- Collections - Video
Farmer Spotlight presented by Michigan Soybean Committee
Today we are excited to share our THF Conversations: Farmer Spotlight presented by Michigan Soybean Committee. With this spotlight we are celebrating social innovators industry experts and trailblazers. Debra Reid, Curator of Agriculture and the Environment at The Henry Ford had the pleasure of speaking with Jake Eisley, a 6th generation farmer in Lenawee County, Michigan. Learn more about his story.
- Innovation Nation, Season 2 - <p>The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 2, Mo Rocca explores topics on Edison versus Tesla, Punch Card Looms, Firestone Farm, and more!</p>
- November 20, 2015
- Collections - Video
Innovation Nation, Season 2
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 2, Mo Rocca explores topics on Edison versus Tesla, Punch Card Looms, Firestone Farm, and more!
- Innovation Nation, Season 1 - The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 1, Mo Rocca explores topics on Dymaxion House, The Wright Brothers' Cycle Shop, Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Laboratory, the Rosa Parks Bus, and more!
- November 07, 2014
- Collections - Video
Innovation Nation, Season 1
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 1, Mo Rocca explores topics on Dymaxion House, The Wright Brothers' Cycle Shop, Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Laboratory, the Rosa Parks Bus, and more!