One-Room School Program
SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITY
There’s nothing students understand better than school. So treat them to a bit of educational time travel by stepping into the shoes of children living in the 1800s. Reserve a day in the rustic Miller or McGuffey schoolhouse. No more white boards or projection screens. Instead, your class will use McGuffey readers, slates and slate pencils. And you get into the picture, too, teaching lessons that were the basis of 19th-century education and drawing comparisons to the modern day. The One-Room School Teacher Guide is downloadable online at thehenryford.org/education. It’s filled with historical background and suggestions on what you can do before, during and after your visit. There are curriculum connections, too, and a full bibliography.

Location: Greenfield Village
Offered: Daily September-October 2009; Fridays November-December; Daily April 15-June 11, 2010
Program Length: Flexible
Fee: $9.50 includes Village admission
Online Resources: Teacher Guide

A Gullah Tale
DRAMATIC PRESENTATION
The distinctive Gullah culture and language of the Georgia sea islands preserved many elements of African culture. Experience the inspiring lessons that Mama Nancy’s stories and the tales of little John taught to children on the plantation.

Location: Greenfield Village
Offered: Fridays in October 2009
Program Length: 20 minutes
Fee: FREE with Village admission

Tales from Huck Finn
Meet Huckleberry Finn, one of Mark Twain’s most beloved characters, and hear about some of his memorable adventures in this 15-minute show. Favorite chapters from the book come alive in this high-energy one-man show filled with fun antics and timeless lessons.

Location: Greenfield Village
Offered: May 3–June 11, 2010
Program Length: 15 minutes
Fee: FREE with Village admission

Great American Museum Experience: The Ultimate Sleepover
SELF-GUIDED AND FACILITATED PROGRAM
The Great American Museum Experience is a two-day overnight adventure that includes admission to multiple attractions, meals — prepared by The Henry Ford’s award-winning culinary staff — as well as accommodation in our Lovett Hall dormitories. And for after-hours fun, your students will produce their own 1940s style radio show and get a crash course in the popular dances of the past.

Offered: September 2009–October 2010
Location: January 1–April 14: Henry Ford Museum, Ford Rouge Factory Tour and IMAX® Theatre. April 15–October 31: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village and one-day ride pass.
Program Length: Two days, including overnight stay, 2 meals and a snack
Fee: $86.50 per person