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The Henry Ford Announces Farm to School Lunch Initiatives Including Endowment for Henry Ford Academy's Lunch Program

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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The Henry Ford announced a fundraising goal of $7 million to endow the school lunch program for its Henry Ford Academy, the public charter high school that educates 500 9th--12th grade students on its campus. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is committing a gift of $1 million to this endeavor while Ford Motor Company Fund is donating $500,000 to help launch the Farm to School Lunch Across America initiative, a national program during October Farm to School Month in 2024, serving schoolchildren, teachers, and families a nutritious and delicious meal sourced locally and regeneratively. Conceptually, this advocacy effort will focus on the importance of healthy and in-season lunch programs for K-12 students and involve schools across the nation through programming and assemblies.

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  • Bridging history with innovation, the institution is expanding its education initiatives that focus on the importance of food, agriculture and the environment with the announcement of a Farm to School Lunch Across America program and an endowment for Henry Ford Academy's locally-sourced farm to school lunches.
  • Our farm to school lunch program will now be endowed in perpetuity and perhaps be a model for institutions across the country."
  • The Henry Ford announced a fundraising goal of $7 million to endow the school lunch program for its Henry Ford Academy, the public charter high school that educates 500 9th--12th grade students on its campus.
  • "The Community Foundation congratulates The Henry Ford for leading the farm-to-school lunch program," said Ric DeVore, president, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

The Henry Ford's Second Annual Invention Convention Globals presented by Pratt & Whitney Honors 174 Young Inventors from Across Two Hemispheres, Four Countries

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 26, 2022, 174 young inventors from participating Invention Convention Nationals programs in the United States, Mexico, Singapore, and China were honored during the second annual Invention Convention Globals, presented by Pratt & Whitney. The virtual celebration was hosted by Inventor and Senior Director Product Design & Development at Hasbro, Gray Bright with special keynote speaker Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO of FRESHGLOW and inventor of the FreshPaper. To watch this year's ceremony visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGqTP5quotQ&feature=youtu.be

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  • On August 26, 2022, 174 young inventors from participating Invention Convention Nationals programs in the United States, Mexico, Singapore, and China were honored during the second annual Invention Convention Globals, presented by Pratt & Whitney
    DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 26, 2022, 174 young inventors from participating Invention Convention Nationals programs in the United States, Mexico, Singapore, and China were honored during the second annual Invention Convention Globals, presented by Pratt & Whitney.
  • To watch this year's ceremony visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGqTP5quotQ&feature=youtu.be
    Invention Convention Globals participation consists of select student inventors from Invention Convention affiliates across the globe.
  • Eleventh-grader Akhila Ram, U.S., first place winner in the 9th-11th grade category for the Continuous Groundwater Monitoring with Machine Learning invention.
  • This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.

1985 Modena Spyder "Ferris Bueller Car" on Display at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation as part of Hagerty Drivers Foundation Showcase

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Starting this month, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, in partnership with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, welcomes a rotating selection from the National Historic Vehicle Register's prestigious group of culturally significant automobiles. This special pop-up will showcase a new vehicle from the Register every six months, beginning with the 1985 Modena Spyder, better known as the "Ferris Bueller car."

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Starting this month, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, in partnership with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, welcomes a rotating selection from the National Historic Vehicle Register's prestigious group of culturally significant automobiles.
  • This special pop-up will showcase a new vehicle from the Register every six months, beginning with the 1985 Modena Spyder, better known as the "Ferris Bueller car."
  • This special display is included with admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

The Henry Ford partners with ITC to expand energy education and inspire innovation

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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DEARBORN, Mich., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford is partnering with ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent transmission company in the United States, to educate and inspire its community of learners and the next generation of inventors about how electricity enables innovation.

Key Points: 
  • "The Henry Ford was founded to inspire the next generation of innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs," said Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO of The Henry Ford.
  • "ITC is known for its commitment to innovation to creatively problem-solve and create a better future.
  • ITC has pledged $1.25 million to support the The Henry Ford over the five-year partnership.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

Young Inventors from Across the Country Return to The Henry Ford for Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals June 1 - June 3, 2022

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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DEARBORN, Mich., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford is proud to announce the return of Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals to its campus June 1-June 3, 2022. The seventh annual event once again takes place inside The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation where more than 300 young inventors from across the country can display their inventions alongside the greatest innovations in American history. The multi-day competition comes to a close on Friday, June 3, 2022 with an awards ceremony hosted by The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation correspondent Albert Lawrence, with special guest Jay Flores, a Global STEM Ambassador. More than 80 awards, including cash prizes, trophies, medals and patent applications will be handed out.

Key Points: 
  • DEARBORN, Mich., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford is proud to announce the return of Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals to its campus June 1-June 3, 2022.
  • More than 147,000 K-12 inventors from across the country participate in Invention Convention Worldwide programs each year, with the hopes of advancing to the U.S. national competition.
  • The mission of Invention Convention Worldwide is to bring Invention Education to young inventors everywhere.
  • The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Summer Happens at The Henry Ford with Motor Muster Powered by Hagerty, Salute to America, and more

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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DEARBORN, Mich., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fireworks, muscle cars, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and all the familiar sounds of summer are back in 2022 at The Henry Ford. From a new temporary exhibition to familiar favorites, there's something for everyone this season.

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  • On June 10-12, Greenfield Village commemorates its newest addition, the Detroit Central Market with a special dedication weekend.
  • Motor Muster, Powered by Hagerty, returns Father's Day Weekend, June 18-19.
  • For more information and updates on hours, tickets and safety guidelines, visit thf.org or follow The Henry Ford on social media @thehenryford.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

Invention Convention Michigan Presented by Delta Dental of Michigan Returns Onsite to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation April 30

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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DEARBORN, Mich., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Invention Convention Michigan presented by Delta Dental of Michigan returns to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Saturday, April 30th. The event returns to The Henry Ford's campus. after two years of a virtual celebration. with more than 160 students from grades 3-12 showcasing their innovative problem-solving skills.

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Invention Convention Michigan presented by Delta Dental of Michigan returns to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Saturday, April 30th.
  • Students taking part in Invention Convention Michigan were nominated by their teachers and judges during those regional competitions.
  • Selected winners will be invited to compete at Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals taking place inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation June 1-3, 2022.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

The Henry Ford's Greenfield Village Reopens for 2022 Season April 16 with First Permanent Addition in More Than 20 Years

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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DEARBORN, Mich., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenfield Village reopens for its 2022 season Saturday, April 16th with an exclusive members-only preview on Friday, April 15. Visitors will get a first look at the historic Detroit Central Market building over opening weekend and participate in curator-led tours through the space. The building is the first permanent addition to Greenfield Village since the Detroit, Toledo and Milwaukee Roundhouse in 2000.

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  • Greenfield Village reopens for its 2022 season Saturday, April 16th with an exclusive members-only preview on Friday, April 15.
  • DEARBORN, Mich., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenfield Village reopens for its 2022 season Saturday, April 16th with an exclusive members-only preview on Friday, April 15.
  • The building is the first permanent addition to Greenfield Village since the Detroit, Toledo and Milwaukee Roundhouse in 2000.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

Final Call for Entries for The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Awards presented by Raytheon Technologies

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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The Henry Ford is once again recognizing America's most innovative educators with the eighth annual The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Awards presented by Raytheon Technologies.

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  • The Henry Ford is once again recognizing America's most innovative educators with the eighth annual The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Awards presented by Raytheon Technologies.
  • The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Awards recognize teachers who inspire students to challenge the rules and take risks, who demonstrate how to be collaborative and empathetic, and who teach the value of learning by staying curious and learning from failure.
  • Ten Grand Prize winners will receive a five-day Innovation Immersion Experience at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, in August 2022.
  • Winners will also receive a $1,500 gift card, classroom resources, and a 1-year premium membership to The Henry Ford's inHub.

The Henry Ford Announces Partnership with Access Program for Low-Income Families, Museums for All

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Museums for All is part of The Henry Ford's broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences.

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  • Museums for All is part of The Henry Ford's broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences.
  • More than 700 institutions participate in the initiative, including art museums, children's museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more.
  • For more information on The Henry Ford, its upcoming programs and more, visit http://www.thf.org or follow @thehenryford on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.