Redesigned Greenfield Village Opens

[June 10, 2003]
On Friday June 6, DALNET member The Henry Ford previewed the redesigned Greenfield Village to its members. Music and fireworks accompanied the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremonies that included a visit by Governor Jennifer Granholm.

Among the most extensive changes is a redesigned Liberty Craftworks area, where buildings such as a sawmill, a pottery shop, and a glass-blowing shop are joined by an operational gristmill on a new pond/lake. This new arrangement makes it much easier to visit each of these buildings.

Although most village buildings remain in the same place, nine have been relocated. The new arrangement is more clearly designated by signage denoting seven distinct districts. Paved streets and sidewalks accompanied with street signs make it easier to navigate the village and allow visitors to avoid encounters with the various buses and inevitable horse droppings. The sidewalks include curb cuts for guests using wheelchairs and other mobile devices.

Another nice change is a completely remodeled entrance in the form of a plaza. The redesign permits access to the enlarged Village gift shop without having to enter the village. Additional parking along Village Road is now available.

The official opening for the public is at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10. We encourage you to take a new look one of the Detroit area treasures.

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