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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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 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.
,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
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!
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 !
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
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.
“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.❤️
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.
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 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 🥴
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.
"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 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 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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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!!!!
My favorite place to visit, my family have yearly passes to visit. Wish I could have seen you, would have shown you some more cool things to see there.
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)
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.
“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.
Thank you Justin for the amazing videos
Please go back and film more, this was great, especially that museum
Whoa! You are amazing Justin! Well done! Tons of information.
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 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.
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.
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.
Love that place…born and raised in Detroit!
What a great living museum!
an amazing place......a great place for school field trips to discover amazing history and amazing people
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!
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 work within THF and awww, I love how you presented this video! Yaye! I'm glad you had a most excellent day!
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.
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
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 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.
Yes, be inspired by the greatness not the flaws. Well said Justin.
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.
,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.
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!
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.
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
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.
“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 😂
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.
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 ☺️
Amen Justin, we enjoy your videos so much, you are doing a great job. We love history♥️
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 🥴
We have visited this amazing place, as our daughter lives in Michigan. Can’t wait to go back!!
I have been going to Henry Ford & Greenfield village since I was a kid. I am SO glad you finally visited!
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.
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!
"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!
Great vlog! I was completely amazed and didn’t even know that village even existed. Makes me want to go.
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
Great trains, plains, & automobiles, John Candy, that museum is right up my alley! Lol That museum was sick, yo! 😎🤙🏻
Enjoying your visit to Greenfield Village. I went there as a child with my family.
This place is on my bucket list and I had no idea all that is there. THANK YOU
Oh man, we would have LOVED to see you there! I can't wait to watch this with the fam.
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'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.
Excellent narration and analysis of our great innovators Justin.
Great Video! Thank you.
Awesome! Live less than an hour from this great place. Highly recommended to see.
Being a former Detroiter, you really need two full days to see everything between Greenfield Villiages and the museum.
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.
I enjoy your videos because you go to the historical places and explain the importance of it to your viewers in a entertaining way.
(#66) Justin this is so cool of you to do I mean to document your travels. I really enjoy watching you. First!!!
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 live where Thomas Edison and Henry Ford wintered. Loving your historical videos.
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
Words of wisdom spoken well. That place is amazing.
So cool. This is why history is awesome
You are amazing at presenting the tour of Greenfield Village. ❤ Please go back and show us more.
Thanks for taking us with you
Never heard of greenfield..what an amazing place planes trains and automobiles .nice editing adding the music toward the end
I loved my visit to these places back in 1975. I highly recommend it!
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!!
Please go back when you can, so much more to see there
Absolutely Fantastic. Thank You!
Thanks for the blast from the past- I grew up near there & went many times on school field trips!
I am excited to see that you went there.
I knew it was something you would love.
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Never heard of this place before. Looks amazing
That was pretty cool. Now that’s one place for my bucket list. Thanks for sharing!!!
Well done everything thing you have said is spot on! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for bringing this place to my attention! VERY COOL!!
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!
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.
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.
Thanks!
Wow!! Michigan is my home state! I have been there myself many times a great place to visit. Glad you were able to visit.
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
That John's Wilkes view was mind blowing to Lincoln
Just incredible, thanks!
Great video Justin. There always so educational and hockey entertaining.
Fantastic vid Justin 👏
❤️Love & 🥺Respect
Great video, Justin!
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.
You have a wonderful perspective on history. Thank you,
Those mold o rama machines are very cool and possibly addictive! Great video!
Really enjoyed this one!
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.
Have to go here sometime! Thanks for sharing your travels with us.
We love that place! We live just north and go there once a year!!!!!
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!!!!
Loved going there as a kid!
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.
Fantastic video of Greenfield Village in Michigan! Loved this! Thank you, Justin.
Great video. Need to visit again. Been since the late 80's.
My favorite place to visit, my family have yearly passes to visit. Wish I could have seen you, would have shown you some more cool things to see there.
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)
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.