Gift Shop, Henry Ford Museum, 1976

Summary

The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. Museums and historical sites across the nation developed new programming to meet the needs of people looking to celebrate two hundred years of American history. At Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, special events and exhibits attracted record attendance. Souvenirs helped museumgoers remember their visit and continue the Bicentennial celebration at home.

The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. Museums and historical sites across the nation developed new programming to meet the needs of people looking to celebrate two hundred years of American history. At Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, special events and exhibits attracted record attendance. Souvenirs helped museumgoers remember their visit and continue the Bicentennial celebration at home.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1976

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.B.74478

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in

Width: 10 in

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