Greenfield Village is "right next door" to the Henry Ford. However, unlike the Henry Ford, Greenfield Village is an outside historic museum. Visiting Greenfield Village is like stepping into a time machine that takes you back to revisit some of America's most exciting sights, sounds, and sensations of the past. According to the website of Greenfield Village, there are 83 authentic, historic structures ranging from Noah Webster's home where he wrote the first American dicationary, to the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law, as well as civil war reenactments! Greenfield Village is located on 80 acres so these buildings and things to see are just the tip of the iceberg; at Greenfield Village there is plenty of other great historic sights to see!
Not only does Greenfield Village capture historical structures, but there are also fun things to do there, too! You can watch 1867 baseball, ride a train with a 19th century steam engine, or even ride in a genuine Model T! Greenfield village is a reminder of how people came to define modern-day America.
Here is an image of a steam locomotive from Greenfield Village:
Image from: http://picasaweb.google.com/116512474184071531500/HenryFordMuseumGreenfieldVillage
Although the Henry Ford Museum is open all year, Greenfield Village is only open April through November, due to the fact that the Michigan winter season can get a bit rough. When Greenfield Village is open, admission tickets for adults cost $22, while youth tickets (ages 5-12) cost $16, and children under 5 years are free. Like the Henry Ford Museum, those serving in the military are granted free admission.
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