2018 Southfield Lifestyle

In Wayne County
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Avenue (at Schaefer), Dearborn
(313) 582-2266 • www.arabamericanmuseum.org
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission charge.
The museum is the first in the country to celebrate the
Arab-American story. Along with the exhibits there is
an auditorium, library/resource center and gift shop.
This museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian and
can access its programs, speakers, and artifacts.
Automotive Hall of Fame
21400 Oakwood, Dearborn
(313) 240-4000 • www.automotivehalloffame.org
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission charge.
Classic cars, including a replica of the first gasoline
auto, plus interactive exhibits.
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
1100 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Shores
(313) 884-4222 • www.fordhouse.org
Open Tuesday - Sunday with a variety of tours. Call
for hours. Admission charge. Designed by Albert
Kahn, this family home is representative of the Detroit
“auto barons”. It was built in the style of the Cotswolds
in Worchester, England. Many original pieces from the
family art and antiques collection are on view.
Greenmead Historical Park
20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia • (248) 477-7375.
This 95 acre parksite includes Greek revival farmhouse
(exhibits), north barn, farmhand house, gardens, and
historical village. The village includes homes built in
mid-1800s, gift shops, picnic and recreational facilities.
Grosse Pointe Theatre
315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe
(313) 881-4004 • www.gpt.org
Celebrating 70 years. More than 400 members volunteer
their talents, performing five plays a year at the Grosse
Pointe War Memorial.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms
(313) 881-7511 • www.warmemorial.org
On Lake St. Clair, this historic site serves as a center
for enrichment programs, numerous community
events and services in honor of veterans. Built in 1910
as the former home of Russell Alger.
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood, Dearborn
(313) 982-6001 • www.thehenryford.org
Open 9:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday-Sunday. Admission
charge. The complex is America’s greatest history
attraction. The past, present and future is represented
in four distinct venues: the Museum exhibits 300
years of history, Greenfield Village includes Main
Street, railroad junction and Model-T rides, an IMAX
theatre, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour and Benson
Ford Research Center.
Mill Race Historical Village
(Downtown Northville) (248) 348-1845
This charming historical village was built on 12.5
acres of land preserving architectural styles found in
the Northville community prior to 1900. The village
consists of an inn, blacksmith shop, school, church,
gazebo, rustic wooden bridge, Interurban station and
several homes reminiscent of an era gone by. For
additional information and calendar of events and
activities log on to www.millracenorthville.org
Motor City Youth Theatre
Grantland Street Playhouse
27555 Grantland, Livonia
(313) 535-8962 • www.mcyt.org
This high quality group of five to 18 year olds puts on
main stage productions involving dance, music and
visual arts. Workshops and summer programs are
offered as well.
Plymouth Historical Museum
155 S. Main Street, Plymouth
(734) 455-8940 • www.plymouthhistory.org
Admission fee. Open 1:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday. Features special events, historical
exhibits specializing in Victorian reproductions, and
gift shop.
Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill
10685 Warren Road, Plymouth • (734) 455-2290.
U-pick orchard, cider mill, country store, petting farm,
cross-country skiing. Seasonal.
Wyandotte Museum
2610 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte
(734) 324-7284 • wyandottemuseums.org
Admission fee. The museum is housed in the Victorian
Ford-MacNichol home, built in 1896. The building features
a wraparound porch, turret, six fireplaces, and original
decor. The museum offers archives and exhibits
highlighting local history; other buildings on site.
Yankee Air Museum
(located at historic Willow Run Airport)
47884 D Street, Belleville 48111
(734) 483-4030 • www.yankeeairmuseum.org
Closed Mondays. Admission fee. Check website or
call for specific hours and cost. Learn about Detroit’s
role in winning World War II. See documentary on how
Ford Motor Company built more than 8,500 B-24
Liberator heavy bombers. Numerous aircraft and artifacts
on display from World War 1 through the Vietnam era and
beyond including jet fighters and B-52 Stratofortress.
Flight Experience rides on either a B-17 Flying Fortress
or B-25 Mitchell bomber (at additional costs) are the
ultimate ‘bucket list’ adventures for adults. This small
museum offers big memories and promises plenty of smiles.
14 Lifestyle ~ 2018