HFCC to help celebrate Henry Ford's 150th birthday

Coming Together: A Celebration of Henry Ford’s 150th
Birthday takes place Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Henry and
Clara Ford’s historic home – Henry Ford Estate/Fair Lane in Dearborn. The HFCC
Culinary Arts students will provide party goers with get a free tasty treat and
gourmet food for this important event as the community joins together to
commemorate the sesquicentennial of a true American icon. A specially created
Henry Ford themed cake and ice carving will showcase the talents of the
students while honoring the college’s namesake.

The day-long party features live music reminiscent of Henry
and Clara’s interest in preserving traditional American genres; dance
demonstrations; a special Dearborn Farmer’s Market reminding us of Henry’s keen
interest in agriculture; and a display of influential Ford automobiles
highlighting outstanding innovations from Henry’s career. Party goers can tour
the beautiful gardens, relax on the riverfront grounds while enjoying specialty
foods from the Food Truck rally or gather with friends in the Tashmoo
Biergarten.

July 27 will also mark the official transfer of the Estate
from the University of Michigan to a newly formed not-for-profit, education
organization. On this special day, the Estate will begin a new journey as it is
restored, re-imagined and positioned to reach 21st Century visitors with new
experiences. One of the highlights of the Coming Together celebration will be
the opportunity for the public to tour the Ford’s home before the work begins.
Local, regional and state dignitaries, along with representatives from the Ford
family and University of Michigan, will be on hand for a special presentation
at 11:30 a.m.

Coming Together is sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund and
Oakwood Health System. Community partners include the University of
Michigan-Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College, Henry Ford Heritage
Association, City of Dearborn, Dearborn Chamber of Commerce, and Tashmoo
Beirgarten.

For more information on the Coming Together celebration,
please visit www.henryford150.com