About Greenfield Village
Greenfield Village brings more than 300 years of American history to life across 80 acres of historic homes, charming streets, working farms, and remarkable landmarks. Founded by Henry Ford in 1929, the village brings together buildings from across the country, including Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park laboratory, the Wright brothers’ bicycle shop, and the Martha-Mary Chapel.
With its timeless architecture, tree-lined paths, and stories woven into every corner, Greenfield Village offers a setting unlike any other. It is a place where history, tradition, and the spirit of American ingenuity come together.
Mary Martha Chapel
Built in 1929, the Martha-Mary Chapel brings the charm of New England’s colonial-era churches to the heart of Greenfield Village. Designed by architect Edward J. Cutler, the chapel was inspired by a historic church in Bradford, Massachusetts, and named in honor of Henry Ford’s mother, Mary Litogot Ford, and his mother-in-law, Martha Bench Bryant.
What makes the chapel especially meaningful is its connection to family and tradition. Its bricks, front doors, and doorknobs came from Clara Bryant Ford’s childhood home, and its historic bell, dating to around 1835, is attributed to the Revere foundry of Boston, founded by the family of Paul Revere. The chapel has welcomed couples for their wedding ceremonies since 1935.
Eagle Tavern
Originally built in the early 1830s in Clinton, Michigan, Eagle Tavern served as a stagecoach stop along the historic road between Detroit and Chicago. Henry Ford purchased the building in 1927 and moved it to Greenfield Village, where it remains today. The tavern is interpreted as it would have appeared in 1850, when farmer and tavern keeper Calvin Wood and his wife, Harriet, welcomed travelers and locals.
Today, Eagle Tavern offers a glimpse into the hospitality and everyday life of 19th-century Michigan, with its welcoming front porch, hardwood floors, long wooden tables, and historic atmosphere. For our reception, we will gather here for cocktails, dinner, and dancing in a setting rich with Michigan history.
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