Grand opening of the Piquette Avenue Plant's Secret Experimental Room

Grand opening of the Piquette Avenue Plant's Secret Experimental Room, where Henry Ford's Model T, was conceived in 1908. Only a handful of people have ever been inside… until now!

PROGRAM SPONSORS:

UAW International, Platform Group, Ford Fund, Golden Spice Catering and Alonosis Ice Cream & Candy.

WHEN:                

Sunday, September 24, 2017

10:00 a.m.     Media Briefing (sandwich rolls/beverages for media & families)

11:00 a.m.     Official public grand opening ceremonies

12:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Admission free to the public

WHERE:     

The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

461 Piquette Street

Detroit, Michigan

PHOTO/VIDEO MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

• The Secret Experimental Room guided tour/explanation of its significance and discussion with Ford Piquette Plant officials
• Model T rides for the public (free)
• Families enjoying cupcakes, games and music
• Preview requests for Thursday/Friday will be accommodated

MEDIA CONTACTS (please RSVP for catering count):

Nancy Darga, Executive Director               

Michael Scholl

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant                          

AutoCom Associates

Phone: (313) 872-8759 or (313) 682-7577 cell      

Phone: +1.248.647.8621

E-mail: Nancy.Darga@tplex.org                  

E-mail: mscholl@usautocom.com