Membership Spotlight

WHAT’S YOUR SPARK?

Members Jennifer and Brad Bowman think few institutions can compete with the exhibits and programs of The Henry Ford

NAMES:

Jennifer and Brad Bowman

NUMBER OF YEARS AS MEMBERS: 10

MUST-DO EVENTS:

A stroll down Main Street in Greenfield Village with a cup of chocolate custard in hand; Model T and horse-drawn carriage rides; Hallowe’en and Holiday Nights.

FAVORITE MEMBER PERK:

“Knowing that we can drop by Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village any time they’re open. This allows us to take in so much more during each visit because we can go at our own pace and really enjoy our surroundings instead of rushing to get everything done. We also enjoy the annual Greenfield Village member preview day. Sneak peeks like this are a great way to enjoy The Henry Ford with low crowds and less stress.”

SEASONED TRAVELERS, THE BOWMANS aren’t shy about their appreciation for The Henry Ford. Jennifer will tell you that, for her, the museum rivals the Smithsonian. And Greenfield Village, where her heart truly lies, offers an atmosphere reminiscent of a Disney park.

Enamored with the sights and sounds of decades past, the two always have Greenfield Village’s Wright Cycle Shop, Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Lab and the glassblowing studio on their must-do list. Jennifer loves to dress in costume during Hallowe’en Nights and take photos on the Ackley Covered Bridge. In December, the couple can’t get enough of the A Christmas Carol-esque atmosphere of Holiday Nights. For Brad, time in the museum is an opportunity to browse the extensive collection of classic cars, while visiting exhibits from Pixar and Marvel to Avatar and LEGO fuel the couple’s love for learning more about the science and craftsmanship behind such beloved franchises.

PHOTO OF THE BOWMANS DURING HALLOWE’EN NIGHTS BY BRAD BOWMAN

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