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.
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.
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 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 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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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
,lived in walking distance of Henry Ford in the 50's. Spent alot of time with friends there. Now grandkids can enjoy it! Nice place to go with your family! Great place! 37:36
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 !
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.
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!
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! 👌😎
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.
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.
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
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!
“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.❤️
Your comments about the negativity around the the 14:00 mark struck home .. your willingness to entertain underlines your teachable moments .. you are a true asset to clear-eyed historical education .. well done .. cheers
I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit! It is my favorite place. I came on school field trips when I was growing up about an hour and a half away, and then when I moved to within 2 miles, one of the first things I did was buy a membership. It's a great place to bring out of town visitors, or just to come for a walk on a sunny weekend. It's great at Halloween and Christmas. If it makes you feel better, in 12 years of fairly regular visits, I still find things I swear I have never seen before, and learn something new on almost every visit. The presenters are great!
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.
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.
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 ☺️
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)
I live in Windsor Canada, just across the river. We took a school field trip in the 70s, when schools still did these things. It was only elementary school too. How times have changed. But anyhow, it was the best! As a kid of auto-workers, even as a punk, the history was too cool to me. Still remember after 40+ years after the trip.
I love your useage of the incredible Moldoramas!!!! I would have gotten one of every kind myself,!!! Love your narration of your videos with constant witty repartee!!! Your presentation of one of my favourite places in America, not just because it's in my hometown where I grew up in the 1970's, Dearborn, Michigan either. Our family has been there to both the village as well as the museum many times throughout the years, n I just moved back to Ohio from Dearborn when my brother Ken died last October from cancer. I love your appreciation and enthusiasm for history as well as the fun narrative you present with your vlogs!!! That's great to see in someone as young as you!!!! Fabulous job!!! Attaboy, Justin!!!!
Glad you made it out to Greenfield Village and the museum. I live 5 minutes from there and haven't been in a while. Thanks for reminding me of all the new and exciting exhibits that are there. Need to plan a trip myself soon. Glad you enjoyed. This was a popular class field trip location when I was growing up and was always amazed every time I visited.
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.
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.
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).
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 🥴
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.
"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!
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.
“Choose to be inspired by the greatness, not by the flaws.” Love it Justin!!!
Getting married in the Henry Ford Museum next year :) The whole property is wonderful!
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.
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.
My grandfather moved from Canada to the US to work for Ford, it's what brought my mother's side here.
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.
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.
Please go back and film more, this was great, especially that museum
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.
Thank you Justin for the amazing videos
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!!!
an amazing place......a great place for school field trips to discover amazing history and amazing people
Whoa! You are amazing Justin! Well done! Tons of information.
Love that place…born and raised in Detroit!
What a great living museum!
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.
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.
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.
Thank you. What an amazing tour and commentary.
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 work within THF and awww, I love how you presented this video! Yaye! I'm glad you had a most excellent day!
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
Yes, be inspired by the greatness not the flaws. Well said Justin.
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!
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
“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.”
,lived in walking distance of Henry Ford in the 50's. Spent alot of time with friends there. Now grandkids can enjoy it! Nice place to go with your family! Great place! 37:36
Why have I never heard of Greenfield Village? What an amazing town, and the museum holy moly that looks fantastic.
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 can't wait to go to the Henry Ford's Greenfield Village now! Thanks for taking us there.
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.
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!
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! 👌😎
I have been going to Henry Ford & Greenfield village since I was a kid. I am SO glad you finally visited!
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.
Amen Justin, we enjoy your videos so much, you are doing a great job. We love history♥️
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.
We have visited this amazing place, as our daughter lives in Michigan. Can’t wait to go back!!
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
Being a former Detroiter, you really need two full days to see everything between Greenfield Villiages and the museum.
I enjoy your videos because you go to the historical places and explain the importance of it to your viewers in a entertaining way.
Excellent narration and analysis of our great innovators Justin.
Thanks for the blast from the past- I grew up near there & went many times on school field trips!
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!
Enjoying your visit to Greenfield Village. I went there as a child with my family.
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!!
Great vlog! I was completely amazed and didn’t even know that village even existed. Makes me want to go.
Great Video! Thank you.
Awesome! Live less than an hour from this great place. Highly recommended to see.
“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 😂
You are amazing at presenting the tour of Greenfield Village. ❤ Please go back and show us more.
Fully agree with all you shared at 15 min in. Grateful for the men and women who forged a path for the rest of us to follow.
-A
I live where Thomas Edison and Henry Ford wintered. Loving your historical videos.
Oh man, we would have LOVED to see you there! I can't wait to watch this with the fam.
Your comments about the negativity around the the 14:00 mark struck home .. your willingness to entertain underlines your teachable moments .. you are a true asset to clear-eyed historical education .. well done .. cheers
I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit! It is my favorite place. I came on school field trips when I was growing up about an hour and a half away, and then when I moved to within 2 miles, one of the first things I did was buy a membership. It's a great place to bring out of town visitors, or just to come for a walk on a sunny weekend. It's great at Halloween and Christmas. If it makes you feel better, in 12 years of fairly regular visits, I still find things I swear I have never seen before, and learn something new on almost every visit. The presenters are great!
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.
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.
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 ☺️
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)
I loved my visit to these places back in 1975. I highly recommend it!
That was pretty cool. Now that’s one place for my bucket list. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks!
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.
Words of wisdom spoken well. That place is amazing.
I live in Windsor Canada, just across the river. We took a school field trip in the 70s, when schools still did these things. It was only elementary school too. How times have changed. But anyhow, it was the best! As a kid of auto-workers, even as a punk, the history was too cool to me. Still remember after 40+ years after the trip.
Please go back when you can, so much more to see there
Never heard of greenfield..what an amazing place planes trains and automobiles .nice editing adding the music toward the end
I love your useage of the incredible Moldoramas!!!! I would have gotten one of every kind myself,!!! Love your narration of your videos with constant witty repartee!!! Your presentation of one of my favourite places in America, not just because it's in my hometown where I grew up in the 1970's, Dearborn, Michigan either. Our family has been there to both the village as well as the museum many times throughout the years, n I just moved back to Ohio from Dearborn when my brother Ken died last October from cancer. I love your appreciation and enthusiasm for history as well as the fun narrative you present with your vlogs!!! That's great to see in someone as young as you!!!! Fabulous job!!! Attaboy, Justin!!!!
Thanks for visiting my neck of the woods. The Henry Ford is a treasure. Come back in October for the Hallowe’en experience. It's amazing and spooky!
So cool. This is why history is awesome
I’m so excited to watch this! I grew up in MI and we regularly went here on field trips and I always love it. Haven’t been back to MI in many years.
This place is on my bucket list and I had no idea all that is there. THANK YOU
Wow!! Michigan is my home state! I have been there myself many times a great place to visit. Glad you were able to visit.
Absolutely Fantastic. Thank You!
Have to go here sometime! Thanks for sharing your travels with us.
Glad you made it out to Greenfield Village and the museum. I live 5 minutes from there and haven't been in a while. Thanks for reminding me of all the new and exciting exhibits that are there. Need to plan a trip myself soon. Glad you enjoyed. This was a popular class field trip location when I was growing up and was always amazed every time I visited.
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.
Thank you for bringing this place to my attention! VERY COOL!!
You have a wonderful perspective on history. Thank you,
Fantastic video of Greenfield Village in Michigan! Loved this! Thank you, Justin.
Absolutely love this! Thank you for these wonderful road trip vlogs! You bring everything to life, thank you Justin!
Thanks for taking us with you
That John's Wilkes view was mind blowing to Lincoln
Great trains, plains, & automobiles, John Candy, that museum is right up my alley! Lol That museum was sick, yo! 😎🤙🏻
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.
Well done everything thing you have said is spot on! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
As always Justin you have done it once again another amazing show , keep it up love me some Randomland
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).
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 🥴
Great video Justin. There always so educational and hockey entertaining.
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.
Never heard of this place before. Looks amazing
I’m so happy whenever you visit some of the most historic sites in American history. American history is something I’m a big fan of as well.
We love that place! We live just north and go there once a year!!!!!
Thank you for checking out one of the many gems in the Mitten!! I’m glad you’ll be back! We have a lot of adventure to offer
Just incredible, thanks!
WONDERFUL episode ! Thanks for sharing ! Now GO HOME, and SHLEEP WELL :) !!!
"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!
Wow, what a fantastic place! I didn’t know about it before. Thanks for sharing and the great tour.😁
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.