Visiting the famous Greenfield Village - It was amazing!
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- Henry Ford's Greenfield Village, also known as "The Henry Ford" in Dearborn Michigan, has been one of the most requested places for me to visit on Randomland, and today for the first time ever, I have finally made it to the amazing historical village comprised of 100 historic buildings such as The Wright Brothers bicycle shop, Henry Ford's Childhood Home, Abe Lincoln's courthouse and so much more.... SO much more in fact that I don't even know how to explain this place in words, it must be seen in the episode! It's not just buildings either! From Abraham Lincoln's Ford Theater chair to Rosa Park's famous Bus, from the Wienermobile and Rare Fords (Model A, Model B, Model S, Quadricycle etc) to Mold-o-Rama machines and amazing historical artifacts, the museum blew my mind! And all of this is without even mentioning epic Train rides and Model T rides, Omnibuses, a vintage Carousel, Edison's lab.... This is a doozy!
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“Choose to be inspired by the greatness, not by the flaws.” Love it Justin!!!
I was lucky to have visited the Village & Museum once or twice a year while growing up near Dearborn, Michigan. My Father was one of the first graduates from the Henry Ford Trade School. Your tour and descriptions were fabulous ... well done, sir!!!
I lived down the block from the Henry Ford for four years. There was something magical listening to that steam whistle while you sit in your backyard.
A wise man once said, "never give up". These are the words that made Edison make the lightbulb which more than billions of homes have today.
an amazing place......a great place for school field trips to discover amazing history and amazing people
When you go back, first make sure to have a couple of days to REALLY enjoy everything. and second, leave a few extra days to visit the Bavarian Village of Frankenmuth, about two hours north of the village. If you REALLY want to experience something special in Michigan, head about 4 hours north and see Mackinac Island, an important site during the war of 1812
You brought back my childhood Justin, I lived in the area as a child, so many family visits to Greenfield Village and lots of field trips from school, next time you go back go at Christmas.
“I didn't fail, I found 2,000 ways how not to make a light bulb; I only need to find one way to make it work.”
The Henry Ford, and Greenfield Village are like nothing else. We’ve been going there for years, plus I’m a pretty big Ford fan. Some of the Model T’s used to give rides, were actually reproduced in 2003 for the 100th anniversary of The Ford Motor Company.
My husband and I used to work there! I managed the museum gift shop and my husband was a presenter in the village as well as a vintage baseball player. The best job ever! Jobs are part time there so we had to grow up and get full time jobs or honestly I’d still be working there! We have a membership and go quite often as we live 10 min away! It would have been exciting if we were there the same day you were. Wonderful video thank you
My Grandpa retired from Ford and started working at Greenfield Village in the late 80s and 90s. He mainly worked as an actor in the Wright Brother’s Bike Shop and The Eagle Tavern. I grew up going to the museum and the village. It’s been years but I would love to see them again.
Thank you Justin for the amazing videos
I was in Greenfield village when I was a youngster. Have not thought about it in decades. Now I think I will go back to Indiana to visit family and take some time to go and see it.
I work within THF and awww, I love how you presented this video! Yaye! I'm glad you had a most excellent day!
Getting married in the Henry Ford Museum next year :) The whole property is wonderful!
Ok, all of this video was spectacular, but I nearly jumped out of my seat when I saw the Mold-a-Rama! When I went to Disneyland as a youth, I got several of the iconic characters! I could smell the hot wax, as you were getting your own moulded prizes! What I wouldn’t give to have a moulded Mickey, Donald, or Goofy again!
This video makes me happy. I grew up half an hour from The Henry Ford, we had season passes every year during my teenage years, and I still want nothing more than to be able to work there, but it's just not in the cards. That place is my Happy Place.
When I lived in LeClaire IA. (American Pickers, W.F.Cody, last Wooden hull Steam boat, James J. Ryan & Jr. -seatbelt & 5mph bumper - Jr.- black box flight recorders) the gentleman across the street from us restored model A’s and T’s and all kinds of vintage vehicles, they went in his garage 100% rust and came out 100% assembly line new.
His restorations were respected world round.
Don’t know what that line is about.
Yes, be inspired by the greatness not the flaws. Well said Justin.
What a great living museum!
Being a former Detroiter, you really need two full days to see everything between Greenfield Villiages and the museum.
Whoa! You are amazing Justin! Well done! Tons of information.
Wow Justin I had never heard of this museum and honestly I think this might crack the top 10 in the USA. Thanks for taking us along for the journey. You have done your duty. You can Hotel and Schleep wellll !
I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit here! I feel like I practically grew up at Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. If you ever want to come back, I would recommend Memorial Day because they have CW reenactors camp out all weekend, during the Christmas season because all the homes are decorated beautifully ( the village exudes Christmas magic), or in April because all the lambs at Firestone Farm have just been born so you can meet day old lambs.
My grandfather moved from Canada to the US to work for Ford, it's what brought my mother's side here.
“If I would have known”… I’VE BEEN TELLING YOU FOR YEARRRRSSSS!!😂😂😂I’m just glad you’ve finally made it there and now realize what an amazing place it is! Can’t believe you left the Village without getting on the train or one of the Model T’s! I look forward to you going back again and really diving into it all! You barely scraped the surface!! Thank you for giving me a little taste of my old stomping grounds.❤️
I keep saying “I told you!!!” as I continue to watch 😂
Please go back and film more, this was great, especially that museum
Oh wow!!! I haven't lived in Michigan in around 40 years, but that quick glimpse in the schoolhouse was instant time travel! Even the smell came rushing back from the day I got to attend school in that room! It was around 1980, but still an amazing memory. I hope to make it back someday.
Thanks, Justin!
I just got to say man I really love your content. Keep taking those random adventures. Otherwise I would’ve never learned about this place.
Justin I remember years ago recommending Henry ford's museum to you! Walt Disney went there often to get ideas for Disney land! I've been a yearly pass holder for them ,I hope you had a great time ☺️
At 17:32 that was Thomas Edison’s grandfather’s house from Vienna Ontario. My wife’s grandfather was a cousin to Thomas. They literally picked up the house and put in Greenfield Village. Some wicker furniture that’s in storage as well is there in Dearborn. Thanks for sharing the video Justin! 👌😎
Love that place…born and raised in Detroit!
Fantastic! I visited twice in the early 70s when I was a student in Ann Arbor. I went once as a class (optional) project and again with some friends. I remember Dan'l Webster's stone cottage.
WONDERFUL episode ! Thanks for sharing ! Now GO HOME, and SHLEEP WELL :) !!!
Justin next time you're passing through Las Vegas stop in at the Pinball Hall of Fame they have 2 of the Disneyland Mold-a-Rama machines (Donald and Pluto)
Great Video! Thank you.
Awesome! Live less than an hour from this great place. Highly recommended to see.
i live in Farmington Michigan. and i'm so happy this morning because Henry ford museum and Greenfield village is my ultimate favorite place to go. i've been there thounds of times with my mom and my friends. and i request you to visit the Detroit zoo. that's my 2nd fav place to go
You would LOVE Mackinaw City/Mackinac Island
Why have I never heard of Greenfield Village? What an amazing town, and the museum holy moly that looks fantastic.
Justin the reason why people learn these dark history because we never learned it in my generation and I am a millennial, and we must learn all history if not we are doomed to repeat it. But you are right we must look up to the good the good they did and learn from that, but do not idealize them. I do not believe in higher archy but I do believe in talent and skill and passion that these American history men had.
Thank you. What an amazing tour and commentary.
The best day at a “museum” I’ve ever spent. Jaw dropping history from start to finish. That’s my experience. So glad Justin that you got there, now I’m gonna savor this video. Thanks bud.
Can't help but fondly remember the Carousel of Progress when you visit places like these. 🎶 There's a great big, beautiful tomorrow Shining at the end of every day! 🎵
P.S. Thanks for being positive about these inventors' and innovators' contributions that have vastly improved our standard of living and pointing out the absurdity of the "deconstructionists" gripes.
BTW...."mind-blowing"? Poor choice of words there 😂
Wow. We need to get there. Soon. Spend a week. Yes a week. No not at greenfield per se but Detroit. Yes I know.. Detroit sucks. No it doesn’t. American city’s don’t suck. Problems yes. But look at this. And we want to see the bubble cars. If we can get in. And other very cool things on the area. Ps. We did a show on the greenfield Disneyland connection. It’s right on out channel page at Toy Man Television. Part one of Walking With Walt.
I live in Michigan, I been there since may 2023
Great vlog! I was completely amazed and didn’t even know that village even existed. Makes me want to go.
"It's mind blowing!" I'm sure that pun WASN'T intended lol
I love these videos; educational and showcasing things I normally wouldn't expect to want to visit!
I grew up 10 minutes from the Village. The train whistles were just a part of daily life, as was the call of peacocks from the local high school named after Edsel Ford. So many great events you could have gone too, I enjoy the Detroit Symphony Orchestra playing to the fireworks over the 4th of July. Did you stay at the Dearborn Inn? This was built by Ford too.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have been there so many times but have never seen everything. I hope you come back and see more. They have wonderful Christmas nights and Halloween. The picture you posted on Instagram that Mill is from Monroe Mi my hometown which also has so much history. I'm glad you enjoyed Michigan.
I was at Greenfield Village in 1970. We spent three days in Dearborn. Two at the museum and grounds. I needed a week. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
I have been going to Henry Ford & Greenfield village since I was a kid. I am SO glad you finally visited!
I can't wait to go to the Henry Ford's Greenfield Village now! Thanks for taking us there.
I live where Thomas Edison and Henry Ford wintered. Loving your historical videos.
It takes a couple of days (maybe three) to get through both the Village and Museum. There's quite a bit to see in the Museum too and if you like to read a lot of the info like I do, it will take a little longer.
I’m so thankful you made this video! I watched it weeks ago and it inspired me to take my family on a trip there today. I’ve lived in Michigan forever and this was my first time to The Henry Ford. Thank you for this!
I absolutely love the fact that everywhere that the model tees drive, there’s like a trail of oil drops. So wholesome. And definitely gives off that Disney World vibe. Can’t believe how affordable those little plastic pieces are as well. The first time I ever saw one was a few years ago at the pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. I would obviously get the wienermobie as well.
Glad you had the opportunity to check out one of our local historical gems. As you learned, you definitely need multiple visits to see everything. We typically spend a day at the museum and walk the Village the next time we visit. Hope you get the chance to visit again! Safe travels.
maybe you didn't have time to see it,but i was wondering if they had one of the ford motor company's biggest embarrassments...the pinto! my brother had a yellow one and i loved it...and no, it never burst into flames.
Great trains, plains, & automobiles, John Candy, that museum is right up my alley! Lol That museum was sick, yo! 😎🤙🏻
LOL his original horse!!!!I have never driven anything but a ford...........mustang.............Bronco2..........taurus......contour..........and my fave my 5 door focus!and I bought my daughter an escort when she was in high school...........then she went toyota.I have a set of McCuffey readers I got at the little school house at Knotts berry farm.
Fantastic vid Justin 👏
I enjoy your videos because you go to the historical places and explain the importance of it to your viewers in a entertaining way.
This is a very good overview.
Ford famously said, “You may have any color car you want, as long as it is black.” Most people do not know WHY Mr. Ford selected black. It was to simplify the manufacturing process AND because the black paint dried faster, thus, the automobiles could be produced more quickly (efficiently).
Yep, Edison, figured out that the light bulb had to be vacuum sealed and use a carbon filament. Course now I use LED bulbs :) Stay safe you nut ;)
YIKES!!! After watching you forever and a day you finally came into my home state!! Someday you must visit Mackinaw Island MI which is chuck full to the brim with HISTORY!!! Read up and you will find it so interesting.... meanwhile Justin, welcome to Michigan~
I am so sad ... you went all the way to Mt. Vernon and then turned right .... you couldn't come just a bit further to Richmond you could have seen Wilbur Mclean's houses where the Civil War started and stopped on the way ... or the only city in the world with class 4 rapids running through the downtown ... Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, VA Beach, Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, Blue Ridge Parkway ... We do baskets!! ..... frowney face
When did you film this? I was just there this past Sunday! (July 10) It's a great place!
He moved the entire Edison laboratory to Greenfield Village, INCLUDING the original soil the building sat on in Menlo Park, New Jersey!
JustinScarred. Henry Ford didn’t have a good relationship with his son. By the way this was me asking about you and Ally on facebook. I’m glad she’s home now. Glad she feels better. Looks like your arm is better too. How’s everything going at your workshop? The HHN event is scary as crap. I jump at haunters popping out everywhere.
Thanks Justin! We all love a good weiner! Hehe! As a kid these weiner mobiles were everywhere in OC promoting the product and believe me, mom and dad bought a lot of Oscar Mayer weiners and bolgna! I loved this vid on H.F. Greenfield Village. First time hearing about it. Peace and love and best wishes to Ally! ❤❤ 🌭
Parke County Indiana has TONS of gorgeous covered bridges. They publish driving tour routes of them
Always wondered what this place was like as growing up we were a Ford family (less Ts more Mondeos) although my Fav car there is the 59 Caddy (ultimate dream car being a Piano black Couple de Ville with Blood red seats).
With the Moldarama/matics speak to Carpet Bagger, he often searches them out and has a fair collection in his bunker as they always make me jealous having never been a thing in the UK as I love the Kitsch stuff.
Thanks Justin 👍
You left out that the Model T's you could take a ride in were built brand new by Ford for their hundred year anniversary in 2003. Ford asked the government if they could make, and sell 100 Model T's for their 100 year anniversary, the government said great yes, then said no you can't sell those to the public. So Ford sent a few to corporate head quarters, then the others to the village.
Ford searched all their factories for parts, and dies, they found they still had the most parts etc. to make the 1914 Model T. They didn't make all 100 when the government said stop you can't sell those.
Very cool video. Next time your in Ohio you should spend some time in Dayton. Tons of Wright brothers history. Carillon Park has an actual original plane built by Wright brothers themselves. Tons of history in Dayton. Hope all is well. Safe travels.
Welcome to my city! You missed the Motor Muster (1940s to 1970s car show in Greenfield Village) by only weeks!
No to be a bummer on this vid, but love your vids Justin, but some little extra history this important about Henry Ford and a history buff like you Justin I love history, the good, the bad and the ugly. Henry Ford was also a extremely anti-Semitism, and extreme racist, he funded both a anti semitic newspaper in America and also helped fund Hitler rise to power. Furthermore, he was also anti union and did anything he could to destroy pro union workers. Love your vids Justin keep making your awesome vids 👍🏽
Justin, you need to come to Denver, CO! Visit the Molly Brown House Museum, the Forney Museum of Transportation, and all the other great stuff we have here!
Sound recordings were recorded in France on paper that we haven't been able to listen to 'til recently - it's mostly orchestrations and purely experimental but VERY creepy and haunting - sounds from 160 years ago.
That’s pretty cool. That’s one for my bucket list. Thanks for sharing!!!
Check out Greenfield Village's Old Car Festival. It is a prewar car show with thousands of very unique cars scattered throughout the lawns. The owners often dress up and drive around the village. This includes steam cars and other cars you've never seen before! It's the ultimate car show.
Thank you for bringing this place to my attention! VERY COOL!!
Good stuff. Wondering what camera you use. It looks really crisp.
To not acknowledge the bad along with the good; the dark history along side the accomplishments; the ugly, horrible with the amazing aspects, is detrimental. It is an disservice to memories of others who suffered to just say " we have to focus on all the greatness" so-so did.
Whining about folks learning American "heros" are flawed is the reason we have issues today with folks accepting that you don't have to hero worship to understand history.
Your in Michigan!!!!I live in Michigan not too far from where you are!Been there many times.Thank you for this video.I always watch you and so excited to see you here so close by.
Excellent narration and analysis of our great innovators Justin.
Your constructive view of "deconstructionists" are refreshing and earned my sub immediately. Thank you for using curiosity and logic in your video.
There's an automotive museum near LAX where you can take a ride in cars that are on exhibit. The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo.
Aw, I was just there. Im originally from SoCal and love your vids. Greenfield Village reminds me of Disneyland.
And what is really sad is that we have people today that actually want to step backwards and resegregate themselves. people need to go back and learn their history of such people like Rosa Parks and the Woolworth Lunch Counter protest and what sacrifices they did in order for them to have the freedom and rights they enjoy today. It's an absolute disgrace and insults of people like Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks what they're doing today
Such a beautiful little town thank you for sharing. But, I have to say that the rose park's bus story is purely a fairy tale. It is pretty sad that it is a story that is made up that is presented as history. When we can really appreciate actual historical black leaders like Booker T Washington and the many black inventors like George Washington Carver who lived during that time period.
I was at Greenfield Village when I was a Girl Scout as a teenager. I am now 73, almost 74. Sadly no pictures.😩
That was pretty cool. Now that’s one place for my bucket list. Thanks for sharing!!!
I have a funny story about my Mother when she was in high school she took a field trip to Green Field Village and visited Edison's Lab and the rules are that you're not supposed to touch anything in his lab well there was a bowl sitting on a table in his lab and when her tour group was visiting the lab when the Teacher wasn't looking my Mother moved Edison's bowl from its original spot of where it was sitting and of course she put it back but slightly not in its original spot. My Mother altered history lol 😄💖
Justin if you’re interested in ever seeing some of those old Disney Mold O Rama’s there’s two at the pin ball “museum” in Las Vegas Nevada.
Justin you are bringing back memories,don't ring the school bell or let the chickens out. Trust me 😁 my kids did both 😂 we almost got thrown out of there 🥴
(#66) Justin this is so cool of you to do I mean to document your travels. I really enjoy watching you. First!!!
Thanks for the Ford history adventure....from a diehard Mustang guy and history buff
Gwen leave close to Michigan....will be great to visit.
Thanks for the information
Watching this for the second time, as it is one of my favorite places, being from Dearborn myself, and presented by one of my favorite vloggers!!