Topplane  Travel

3 - Day Motorcoach “Fun Trip”

“This Old Car Festival”

Henry Ford Museum   &   Greenfield Village

Topplane Travel would like to invite you to join us on a tour to Dearborn, Michigan to The  Henry Ford -  the history destination that brings the “American Experience” to life.  We will be visiting during “This Old Car Festival” weekend.  Take in the spectacle as the streets and grounds of Greenfield Village are filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of hundreds of authentic vehicles from the 1890s through 1932. Enjoy a self-guided tour through this fabulous exposition and talk to proud owners about their treasured vehicles. Watch drivers engage in games of skill, see a Model T assembled in just minutes, attend fascinating presentations, and sit back and enjoy experts sharing "car talks" while vintage vehicles pass by.  Greenfield Village, a 90 acre historic village, is considered the first and largest outdoor museum in America.  Nearly 100 historical buildings were moved to the property from their original locations and arranged in a “village” setting.  The museum shows how Americans lived and worked since the founding of the country.  The Village includes buildings from the 17th century to the present, many of which are staffed by costumed interpreters who conduct period tasks like farming, sewing and cooking.  A collection of craft buildings such as pottery, glass-blowing and tin shops provide demonstrations.  The transportation system provides rides by horse-drawn omnibus, steam locomotive, a 1931 Model AA bus and authentic Ford Model Ts.  Some of the most notable homes and buildings include: Henry Ford’s birthplace, Wright brothers’ home & bicycle shop and more.  The Henry Ford Museum began as Henry Ford’s personal collections of historic objects which he began collecting as far back as 1906.  Today, the 12 acre site is a collection of antique machinery, pop culture items, automobiles, locomotives, aircraft and other items such as the chair in which Abraham Lincoln was assassinated and the limousine in which John F. Kennedy was shot. During the 100th anniversary of the sinking, The Henry Ford will host the largest touring Exhibition of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. This Exhibition, features more than 300 artifacts. Visitors will walk through extensive room re-creations, be able to get their photos taken near the full-scale replica of the Grand Staircase, as well as learn about passengers on board.  Also, while we are in the Detroit area, we will be taking a tour of the Masonic Temple of Detroit.  Dedicated on November 25, 1926, the Masonic Temple is the hidden gem of Detroit and proudly remains the largest Masonic Temple in the world! There will also be time for shopping at the local mall.  So please, join us on this exciting, historic Topplane Travel “Fun Trip”.

September  7 – 9,  2012

Escorted by

Marlene & Bill Topp - Melanie Steeves

Included

• Return motorcoach     Ontario - Dearborn, MI

• 2 nights hotel - Dearborn MI

• 3 meals

• Admission to Greenfield Village & “This Old Car Festival”

• Festival includes such attractions as:

     - Competitions in early motoring skills

     - 1920s Auto Touring presentation          

     - Canadian Model T Assembly Team

     - Concert & dance featuring  tunes of the 1920s

     - Gaslight Parade of Cars & Fireworks show

• Admission to “The Henry Ford”  Museum

• Admission to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

• Tour of Masonic Temple of Detroit

• Optional Shopping

Not Included

• Any unscheduled attractions,  tours  &  some meals

• Cancellation & Medical Insurance -  (Ask for a quote) 

Valid PASSPORT required.