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Many of the sites have been painstakingly reconstructed. Ford insisted on excavating the original grounds, retrieving such treasures at Thomas Edison's mortar and pestle bowl, once thrown out the window in frustration. Ford even had train car loads of soil transported from the sites so that visitors could walk on the actual ground these legendary figures trod. Included in the collection of historical structures are Edison's Invention Factory, Henry Ford's birthplace, Noah Webster's house, and the Wright Brothers' home and cycle shop. It's a great place for hands-on history! |
Henry Ford's vision for his American
history museum was an amazing undertaking. In his 81-acre village
are not only buildings, but stories, inventions and the spirit of
creative people that contributed to the unique place and lifestyle
we call American.|
"I learned that before steering wheels were invented, cars had steering sticks. We visited Henry Ford's house too and I liked this quote of his: 'Mother was not a believer in fancy cakes for children. She gave us plain, wholesome food, not so sweet to the taste but better for the health, good bread and beef sandwiches.' He really liked his mom, but she died when he was only 13."--Amanda |
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"In the 'electric room' Edison generated electricity
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Greenfield Village has all kinds of buildings from many different eras. This cottage and the blacksmith shop next door (where we watched a talented craftsman at work) are from the 1600's. |
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