Summer Activity Sheet 2021 (PDF)
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Summer Activities 2021 The Jim Henson Exhibition Discover more than 250 acres of awe-inspiring experiences: } The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited Supported by Ford Motor Company Fund and Meijer Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation© Limited Engagement: June 5-September 6 Step inside Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television, and explore his transformative impact on popular culture. With his gently subversive humor, restless curiosity and innovative approach to puppetry, Henson built the Muppets into an enduring international brand, contributed beloved puppet characters to Sesame Street and made movies that applied his vivid imagination to stories for the big screen. Free for members or with museum admission. The exhibition was organized by Museum of the Moving Image in collaboration Historic Base Ball with the Henson family, The Jim Henson Legacy and The Jim Henson Company, and in cooperation with Sesame Workshop and The Muppets Studio. } Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village Presented by Meijer Weekends: June 12-September 6; first pitch 1:30 p.m. World Tournament of Historic Base Ball August 14-15 Base ball is back! Step into a 19th-century summer — when the game was known as “base ball” — as one of the early official rule books comes to life in Greenfield Village. Join in as players parade down Main Street before they take the field with the uniforms, equipment and umpiring used in 1867. Free for members. Made possible by the generosity of Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford II. Greenfield Village } Motor Muster powered by Hagerty Greenfield Village: June 19-20; open Saturday ‘til 9 p.m. Kick summer into high gear this Father’s Day weekend as you’re transported through the golden eras of car culture. Mingle with car owners ready to show off the talent that goes into preserving and restoring these living connections to the past. Free for members or with village admission. Capacity is limited, and reservations will be required for a safe and enjoyable experience. } Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention Motor Muster U.S. Nationals powered by The Henry Ford Online Awards Ceremony: June 24 Celebrate the next generation of thinkers and doers, movers and makers during the Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals powered by The Henry Ford, where the most innovative and inventive minds in the country take center stage. Held virtually, this year’s competition is anticipating about 500 participants showcasing their inventions that solve problems they see in their everyday lives and issues facing our world. } Twilight Bike Ride in Greenfield Village Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan August 18 Gear up for the rare chance to cycle Greenfield Village after Online Awards Ceremony hours at this new member-exclusive evening. Trikes, fixies, cruisers and road bikes are welcome for a guided ride through 300 years of American history. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot early. Exclusively for members. Ticket sales available soon. } Community Outreach Program Through our Community Outreach Program, The Henry Ford partners with a diverse array of community-based organizations that provide direct social services to resource- challenged clientele in the metropolitan Detroit area. Please let us know if you are interested in discussing ways to better connect with this dynamic program. Twilight Bike Ride.