source: Mandi Ehman
Last week, Sean and I traveled to Detroit, Michigan — courtesy of Ford — to attend the North American International Auto Show as well as Ford’s Design & Innovation Fantasy Camp. Throughout this week, I’ll be sharing some of the things I learned with you, not only about Ford as a company, but about the changing face of new media and innovation and creativity as well!
The highlight of our trip was dinner the first night at The Henry Ford Museum. We were given a sneak peek at a new exhibit that opens next weekend, Driving America, which really shows not just the history of mobility but the culture surrounding our vehicles throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
The Henry Ford, which is a private foundation that is operated completely separately from Ford Motor Company, is dedicated to showcasing the people and ideas that have fired our imaginations and changed our lives. Sean and I had so much fun touring this museum and seeing not only the cars but also the furniture and pop culture of different eras.
We also learned just a little bit about Henry Ford Academy, a public charter school that actually meets in the museum and nearby Greenfield Village with a mission to “develop critical thinkers, life-long learners, and responsible global citizens prepared for college, career, and global community.” Even though we’re committed to homeschooling, I have to admit that it’s an option I’d want to seriously consider if we lived in the area just because it’s such an incredible opportunity for high schoolers!
