20301 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
USA
MiM History of the American Auto- Ford vs. Chevrolet
July 8 – 12, 2018
National Corvette Museum Curator, Derek E. Moore, will be leading a group of time-travelers on a fascinating expedition through American automotive history. In this tour we will see for ourselves the way that innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs used the automobile as a vehicle to change our world forever.
Join us in Detroit, Michigan at our historic host hotel the Dearborn Inn. In 1931, Henry Ford commissioned prominent architect Albert Kahn to design the Inn to provide lodging for a nearby airport. Since then the Inn has seen major renovations but is still recognized as one of the premier historic hotels and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Beginning our journey at The Henry Ford, where Derek will give us a behind-the-scenes tour thru an impressive collection of historic vehicles. We will discover together how Henry Ford and the Dodge brothers drove America into a new era that changed the way we worked, played and connected with one another. While we’re here, feel free to explore other areas of interest to see artifacts belonging to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other Presidents, along with exhibits covering nearly every aspect of American history and innovation.
From there we will go on to Greenfield Village where people still get around by horse-drawn carriages, Model T, and steam powered locomotives. You will have the opportunity to watch craftspeople at work as you shop their goods, and see where Thomas Edison created his inventions, dine in an historic tavern, and see a recreation of the first Ford Motor Company factory.
In the last leg of the Ford vs Chevy Tour, we will take a very special trip to the GM Global Propulsion Center. This facility is home to 4,500 employees and is the center of General Motors world wide effort to design engines, transmissions, and electrical systems for GM products.
In this ongoing rivalry, we will see for ourselves how the innovations of one have always spurred on the passion and drive of the other. By the end of this tour you can be the judge of the winner.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Karen @ 270-467-8804 or Bryce @ 270-777-4506
Advance registration closes at 8:00am on Monday, June 25, 2018 or until sold out
No registrations or refunds are available after that date.
Please call Karen (270)467-8804 or Bryce (270)777-4506 to register by phone
This tour includes 4 hotel nights, most meals, admission to attractions
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1500
Passenger / alternate driver $400
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1540
Passenger / alternate driver $440
| 2018 MiM ‘History of the American Auto – Ford vs. Chevrolet’
Host Hotel: Marriott Dearborn Inn 20301 Oakwood Blvd Dearborn, MI 48124 |
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| SUNDAY, JULY 8 | |||||||
| 4:00pm | Check-in at The Dearborn Inn
Retreat to an urban oasis on 23 landscaped acres at The Dearborn Inn, built on the grounds of Ford Motor Company in 1931. Enjoy the 17,000 square feet of renovated venues featuring stunning chandeliers and classically-styled details.
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| 5:30pm | ‘Meet n Greet’ Dinner in Dearborn Hotel
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| MONDAY, JULY 9 | |||||||
| Buffet Breakfast at Dearborn Inn
** Breakfast included in registration |
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| 9:00am | Stage in Hotel Lobby | ||||||
| 9:15am | Depart for Henry Ford Museum / Greenfield Village
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| 9:30am – 12:00pm | Arrive Henry Ford Museum
Step into a world where past innovations fuel the imagination of generations to come. A vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation allows you to experience the strides of America’s greatest minds while fully immersing yourself in their stories. Step inside the bus where Rosa Parks took a stand by taking a seat. Play pilot as you explore flight innovations, starting with the Wright brothers’ achievements, or make yourself at home inside Buckminster Fuller’s circular Dymaxion House. Put yourself in the place of the movers and shakers who blazed the trail to where we stand today. And in doing so, discover your own path.
** Admission included in registration
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Lunch Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village
** Lunch on your own **
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| 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon on your own to explore Greenfield Village
Experience firsthand the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s fascinating formation, where over 80 acres brim with resourcefulness and ingenuity. Here, 300 years of American perseverance serve as a living reminder that anything is possible. Step foot in the lab where Thomas Edison had his lightbulb moment or the workshop where the Wright brothers taught us to reach for the sky. Take a ride in a real Model T, or a walk through four working farms. Rub shoulders with world-class artisans and explore the place where America’s can-do spirit inspires you to go out and get it done. ** Greenfield Village admission also included in registration
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TUESDAY, JULY 10 |
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| Buffet Breakfast at Dearborn Inn
** Breakfast included in registration |
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| 8:15am | Driver meeting in Hotel Lobby | ||||||
| 8:30am | Depart for Roush Automobile Museum
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| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Arrive and Tour Roush Automotive Museum
The Roush Automotive Collection, located in the Detroit Metropolitan area, is a 30,000 sq. ft. private facility. Housed within the collection are a wide variety of displays, multi-media exhibits, artifacts, memorabilia and 110+ vehicles dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of Roush Enterprises. ** Tour included in registration
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| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch at Karl’s Cabin
Karl’s Cabin is one of the oldest log cabin restaurants structures in southeast MI. Karl’s has become known as “a perfect place for friends and family to meet.”
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| 3:00pm – 5:00pm
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Arrive Lingenfelter Collection
In 2008, Ken Lingenfelter’s passion for speed and excellence led him to purchase the assets of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Many of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering products have been instrumental in establishing performance thresholds. The talented team at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, as well as The Lingenfelter Collection, will continue to enhance the passion and create excitement among hot-rodders, racers and exotic car enthusiasts that reach far beyond their imagination.
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| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Pizza Party at Lingenfelter Collection
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| 6:45pm | Arrive back at Marriot Dearborn Inn
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| WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 | |||||||
| Drivers Meeting & Stage in Hotel Lobby | |||||||
| 10:30am,- 12:00pm | Tour GM Renaissance Center
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| 12:15pm – 1:15pm
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Lunch at Granite City Food & Brewery
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| 1:45pm – 4:00pm | Arrive and tour GM Global Propulsion
General Motors’ Global Propulsion Systems facility is home to approximately 4,500 employees that focus on the design, engineering and development of engines, transmissions, hybrid and electric systems for GM vehicles worldwide.
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| 5:00pm | Arrive back at Marriot Dearborn Inn
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| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Farewell Dinner at Lapita Restaurant
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| 7:15pm | Arrive back at Marriot Dearborn Inn
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| THURSDAY, JULY 12 | |||||||
| Buffet Breakfast at Dearborn Inn
** Breakfast included in registration Check-out on your own
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Travel safely home and thank you for joining the MiM ‘History of the American Auto’ Ford vs. Chevrolet |
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