Benson Ford Research Center20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48120United States 313-982-6020; research.center thehenryford.org Web site: http://www.thehenryford.org/research Events: http://www.thehenryford.org/rese… (updated February 14) Amenities: wifi Description: The Benson Ford Research Center is part of The Henry Ford, America's Greatest History Attraction, which includes the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The Research Center's holdings include the historical records of Ford Motor Company and The Henry Ford, and other archival collections, books, periodicals, and trade catalogs relating to the automotive, industrial, social and cultural history of America.
The Benson Ford Research Center is free and open to the public. Members of the general public cannot check out books, but are welcome to visit the reading room to access the library and archival collections. Added by: elsiegrace. Contacted: Not contacted. Venue ID: 31047 FavoritesComment wall |  Upcoming events
No events found. Go ahead and add an event. Past eventsIdeas & Innovations Lecture Series: Explore the Story of Women and Automobiles (June 14 at 1:00pm) Deborah Clarke, professor of English at Penn State University, will explore the changing relationship between women and cars. Event location: Greenfield Village
Ideas & Innovations Lecture Series: Ford Model T: The Car That Put the World on Wheels (September 6 at 1:00pm) Lindsay Brooke discusses Ford Model T: The Car That Put the World on Wheels. "Detroit-based auto writer Lindsay Brooke will discuss our continuing fascination with the enduring Model T, its impact on our culture and its role in early motorsports and hot rodding. Brooke is the author of the newly published book, Ford Model T: The Car That Put the World on Wheels. Includes a book ... (more)Event location: Greenfield Village
Ideas & Innovations Lecture Series: A Car for the Great Multitude (September 7 at 1:00pm) Robert Casey, curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford and one of the nation’s foremost Model T experts, shares his insights and perspectives on the "car that changed the world." Includes a book signing of his book, The Model T: A Centennial History. Event location: Greenfield Village
Ideas & Innovations Lecture Series: Gilbert Rohde: Innovations for Modern Living (April 16 at 7:30pm) Phyllis Ross, a decorative arts historian and author of a new book on furniture designer Gilbert Rohde will give a presentation on the notable and innovative creations of this famous trendsetter of the 1930s and 40s. Ms. Ross will sign copies of "Gilbert Rohde: Modern Design for Modern Living", published ... (more)Ideas & Innovations Lecture Series: The Business of Speed: The Hot Rod Industry in America (June 20 at 1:00pm) David N. Lucsko discusses The Business of Speed: The Hot Rod Industry in America. David N. Lucsko, lecturer of technological history at University of Detroit Mercy, managing editor of “Technology and Culture”, and author of “The Business of Speed: The Hot Rod Industry in America”, will speak about the evolution of the hot rod industry in America. Immediately following the ... (more)Event location: Greenfield Village
Ideas & Innovations Lecture and Book Signing: Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford’s Forgotten Jungle City (September 12 at 1:00pm) Greg Grandin, professor of history at New York University, will be speaking about his most recent book which chronicles the amazing story of Henry Ford’s rubber plantation, built in the middle of the Brazilian jungle. Event location: Greenfield Village
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