Is Detroit As Bad As They Say? Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village!

Every summer since I quit my job to become a full time KZbinr we have taken a big family summer trip. The last two years we went out to the Wild West but this year we decided to go to an area of the country we have never gone. This year we are heading north and in this episode we are headed thru Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania to go to some awesome destinations like. Annie Oakley's grave site, Greenfield Village Museum and The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, and we also see The Great Lakes.
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[@Sleeperdude]

Check out eastwood.com and use code JOSH10 for 10% OFF!!!

[@itsmephil2255]

I really hoped the discount code was ralphie10😂😂

[@sandroescribanocruz5108]

I have two roof bags let me know if interested in them..

[@joshuaclayton2554]

Dude Annie Oakleys grave is in my neighborhood. Would of met you there and been glad to see and talk to you all.

[@LindaDyer-b9u]

Wish there there are 2 Saturdays in a week. We really enjoyed today’s video and can’t wait until next Saturday. Have a wonderful week ahead.

[@wayneC7]

If you get to Boston, make sure and take the kids whale 🐳 watching and get the tickets for the New England Aquarium boot. Park at the New England Aquarium parking garage. Also take the duck boat tour and if you want to a historical moment walk the freedom trail walk

[@jamesreardon8585]

As an Aussie I love learning all this history through your eyes Josh, I have a passion for history and how things work, thanks for sharing!

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@rodneycoleman4942]

SLEEPERDUDE SATURDAY

[@itsmephil2255]

Highlight of a Saturday evening here in the UK

[@born2soon]

My wife (68) and I (71) have long wanted to visit Henry Ford Museum. Thanks to you we finally did. She is not able to walk all those miles, but it really made her happy to see it through your camera. Thank you, thank you, thank you! God bless you and your family! We love your videos!

[@chrismredsox1]

You should absolutely do it - there is simply nothing like it anywhere - the Rouge tour is great as well!

[@shawnstillman736]

People younger than yall wish we were born in yalls generation. You got to witness the 60's and 70's.

[@JenoFletter]

I am from Michigan and love your videos. Detroit Is an awesome town and The Downtown area is full of old style sky scrappers and has lots to do now. You have a great family and I enjoy watching your videos. Oh I forgot Michigan is an outdoor wonderland and the best parts are out there on the trail.

[@nowintroducinghertome]

Wow thats a great trip. For the kids out there that get this lucky man 🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@RobertNeff-sx9sj]

So impressed that you expose your kids to so much history. Many children never get to see anything beyond 100 miles of their homes. 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you we try

[@quickdeuce]

Yes,, things they aren't teaching in school now days. Thanks Josh and Tosh,, this trip was wonderful 🙂

[@DwaineJr.-tq3se]

Kids i know many have said let these moments sink in. Well I'm 1 more! Enjoy your together family. Life happens, work, taxes, neighbors, lack of time or money. Pls just drink in y'alls youth. I'm such a fan of what y'all do on the daily. Praying Christ's LOVE all over all y'all. Amen.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rayrichmond4746]

My dad made sure we had adventures! 6 of us! Lucky we are alive!

[@DwaineJr.-tq3se]

@@rayrichmond4746 Ray, i bet you have stories that could make the whole room laugh. Good on you cousin

[@RobertDickens2002]

You'll turn 40 look back and say what happened where'd it go.

[@aproudamerican2692]

​​@@SleeperdudeAn intresting family fact in my family. My great Grandfather used to deliver mail with Charles Lindberg. My great grandparents owned the land connected to the St Luis International airport. Which the airport bought their land and incorporated it into what's there now. My grandmother was born at the end of where their longest runway is now. Charles used to deliver mail and take my great Grandfather with him. My great grandparents would let Charlie stay the night when the weather was bad and when he was to tired to go on. Over the many years they became very close friends. I just like to tell the story because in away it keeps the story alive. I'm on my last leg and my adult kids don't understand the significance of Charles Lindbergh, his life and that relationship to him. My family took that same trip back in 1980. Before we went to Germany for 3 yrs my parents bought a cust van and drove thst similar route. I was only 7 so I just remember highlighting or the White House, where the declaration was signed. Running my finger on the Liberty Bell crack after the sign said Do not touch. Things like that. Great memories. Great video Cory Thank you

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

Little known fact, for those who are not from Southeastern Michigan, the outside border of the Henry Ford/Greenfield village is one of the many Ford proving grounds. They have a speed track there, a brake testing facility and multiple other things, and 15 miles from there is what's known as the River Rouge plant, which also has tours, but you will see a lot of Ford motor company insignias all over the place bordering Greenfield village..

[@Wass1967]

Thank you for including your vacation trips. I'm 57 years old and became disabled 5 years ago and there's no way I could do as much walking as you guys do, and you are seeing things that I've always wanted to see or didn't know I wanted to see. And you let me experience it with you and your family. I know it's nothing like experiencing it in person but at least I still get to see it. thank you very much. God bless you and your family.

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching

[@MrDjTaxman]

Thank you for taking me along

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you enjoyed

[@AdventuresWithTheHudsons]

Hello Sleeperdude & family, we are late this week watching your video and you driving by Dayton,oh where we live. When you were at Annie Oakleys grave Jim saw a tombstone that said Whited on it. After calling my sister we realized that is where are Great Grandparents were buried! It was 2 rows behind Annie Oakleys plot. Small world, just had to share the excitement of seeing our family name on your video. Hope you had a great vacation this year. Thanks for sharing. Beth & Jim Hudson

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@jonathanaulidge5512]

I plan my Saturdays around these lol! My wife and I love you guys!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks so much

[@shiv0123456789]

It is nice that the kids are all old enough to have these trips as memories.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

I love the sleeperdude channel 👍🇺🇸

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@stevecurtiss46]

So moving that big equipment was done with steel rollers ans either mules or later tractors. An old friend of mine was a mining engineer and in one instant they had to move in a huge machine into a building with the piece needing to go into a square hole. It was winter so he flooded the floor and hole with water then opened the doors froze the water, then pushed the machine into place. When the ice melted the machine settled into place.Just a piece of forgotten history. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@bob5074]

Dang Son! I love a good Sleeperdude family road trip!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@michaelbilstrupjensen521]

Hi, I'm from Denmark🇩🇰, Jutland, in Europe. And I just want to say that I love watching the videos, especially the ones where you're in the US on vacation. These are some of the best I know We'll see you in the coming ones. Josh👍🏻😍😊

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad you liked it

[@RC0308]

The Henry Ford Museum, has been a bucket list item for myself. But i been dealing with cancer, thanks to you and your family i finally got to visit it. THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR TAKING US ALONG.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@RC0308]

@@Sleeperdude I don't miss any of y'alls videos.

[@I..愛している]

I have a smile so big!, I am born and raised Detroit but moved to Florida 15 years ago, my wife and daughter had never been so far north and I hadn't been back home till last Christmas we finally made the trip! They loved henry ford museum and it was such an adventure to show them my home town!

[@Sleeperdude]

That is awesome!

[@danobrien3109]

Josh’s enthusiasm is infectious, he gets as excited or more excited than the kids. The Ford village museum was fantastic. I worked on a shut down in the Ford plant in Oakville ,Ontario back in the 70’s. They were replacing the bakery ovens in the plant. Our work started on a Sunday morning, they had shut down the ovens on the last shift on the Friday. The work area above the ovens was still over a hundred degrees by Sunday morning. Looking forward to the rest of this family adventure. I’m pretty sure you are going to be getting one or two sheep in the coming months. Thanks for bringing us all along.👍👍🇨🇦

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I love seeing new places

[@ronaldperkins7816]

Wright Paterson Airforce base museum! Dayton Ohio, awesome place!

[@Sleeperdude]

👍

[@jonwalstedt1907]

I try and get there once a year.

[@daviddewitt7524]

Love your family, you can’t replace the memories. God bless you and the family. Keep it up sleeperdude you are doing it right.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rt3box6tx74]

We had a neighbor who had one of those big black steam tractors. Very rare machine. He'd throw a big BBQ the last weekend in July and have his antique tractor club members driving some his old tractors around his ten acre homestead. They even had plowing contests to see who could drive straightest and deepest. The highlight was the steam tractor. Very cool.

[@mikejordan9220]

The next time you come through Cincinnati you should consider stopping at Kings Island Amusement park. My kids loved it when they were younger.

[@gillyg9263]

Excellent Show As Always.. God Speed Brother..

[@jackhammer7776]

What you're doing with your kids is phenomenal.I wish I did it with mine.I totally regret.It's these moments in time when your children and your family that matters. Keep taking those Kids On those road trips. God bless you and your family

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you we really appreciate it

[@truckabob]

Yeah buddy favorite day of the week. ❤

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Buckshothill]

Seeing the abandoned jellaco motel and restaurant brings back memories from when i used to haul carpet from ring gold George to Michigan back in the early 80s i used to stop in there and eat was a great place. You all enjoy your trip. Central Michigan here.

[@raywhyde4843]

It's just enjoyable to watch your family go on these road trips ! Have fun an be safe u all .😊

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you! Will do!

[@chrismredsox1]

I did the Henry Ford, Rouge Factory Tour and Greenfield Village last summer - a full day capped off with dinner (a great burger) at Ford's Garage restaurant in Dearborn. It was a great day - this is probably one of the best museum experiences in the country and perfect for kids in the age range of Ralphie, Wawa and Squezzie.

[@Sleeperdude]

That is awesome!

[@Paul1958R]

Do they still give out free copies of mein kampf?

[@bobbybarnes408]

Normally I lose interest in videos longer than 15 or 20 minutes long, but your videos no matter the length or content I watch them all! I would love to have spent my childhood the way you are doing with kids. Things like this will live on forever in their minds.

[@WVT0587]

You should be very proud of yourself because I never went on vacations as a kid and yours are very fortunate. Y’all are great parents!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@JWimpy]

It's not so much as pride, Josh is just greatly blessed.

[@Reaglesracing44_]

cool fact about my family josh, my cousin works for the FDNY and was the very first responder to go to the world trade center after the plane crash before the collapse. he is still alive and well

[@mathewgrinnell7392]

What company if you don't mind me asking? I'm glad to hear that he's still alive and well. 343 of his brothers got lost that day and they certainly didn't get forgotten. I fly the fire department remembrance flag every year on 9/11 September 11, 2001 was a very dark and scary day I have never forgotten about what happened that day.

[@ronaldmiears4554]

Thank God he is alive

[@Reaglesracing44_]

@@mathewgrinnell7392 company 4 ex-captain.

[@fia1921]

I was the first one at work to hear the news. I listened to a radio station that broadcast from the Empire State building. The guy saw the plane hit and was confused and kind of not sure if what he saw was real. I started telling other employees and they said it was not possible. By the time the second plane hit so many people were trying to get in line the server couldn’t keep up.

[@rocnrollgarage]

That 35 mph on the highway that big turn is called dead man’s curve. Cleveland local here. Love y’all’s videos!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@pokey999991]

I believe it was Lima, Ohio I got snowed in in the truck. Back in like 2004, or 05. And when I drive by graveyards, I always sing, “ AND THE DEAD IN CHRIST SHALL RISE….” .

[@Sleeperdude]

👍👍👍

[@dlyall26]

I worked at the factory for 11 years, which made that aluminum duct hose. I was the lead machine operator over all the hose machines. The machines that make that hose are called the AO machine. The place is called Deflect-o Corporation Castleton, Indiana. I was there from June 15th, 1997, to February 13th, 2008. They walked out 1 whole shift 1 day before Valentines day.

[@johnluke3425]

Hello from Ellijay Georgia. My husband and I have been to all 50 states. There is nothing like going to differ states and just spending time. We live in the greatest country in the world. ❤ We pray you"ll have a safe trip

[@tommyhijmensen6257]

wooohooooo 👏another super sleeperdude-saturday-episode! Can't wait to see this one ! As always thank you so much and God bless you all. I love you guys. greetings from Holland. 🔧🚘🇺🇲❤️🫡🙏🏻

[@Sleeperdude]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@JonathanSparks-ht4vq]

I also plan on The Pole Barn Garage too. Dalton and his son JD are a good team

[@genesimons6772]

I’m sure all of us Michiganders that watch your channels can agree we are very happy you and your family enjoyed The Henry ford museum and Greenfield Village, It’s one of those places you can go back each year and see something different. The Detroit area has a lot to give unfortunately, it gets a bad wrap sometimes like any major city. Thanks again for the great videos. For future trips-check out Mackinaw Island and upper Michigan up north there’s a lot to see up there too with great history.

[@Carcrafter7165]

Josh I’ve really enjoyed this trip you shared with us. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip.

[@Sleeperdude]

More to come!

[@barryburkholder4000]

When i was 8, my family went to Greenfield Village, the Henry Ford Museum and the River Rouge Ford Plant. I remember it to this day sixty year later. I hope your kids get as much out of that adventure as i did.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes for sure thanks

[@deandorsey9979]

Ready for this amazing video thanks Josh and family

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@mocreekin6976]

The ole lady gets mad every Saturday because I have to watch my KZbin family 😂 y'all are absolutely amazing thank you for the good entertainment

[@hellenahandbasquet]

I look forward to your travel videos as much as the build videos. You all look like you are having so much fun and that is a good thing.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@brianmcnish4528]

I loved the view of Cinncinatti coming north on I-75 north of the I-71 junction. It's all open countryside and you turn a corner and you get an aerial view of the city.

[@dcallan812]

Road trip !! Fantastic I love to have a look around your country. Thank you SD family 2x👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@dcallan812]

@@Sleeperdude Im a UK equivalent of a red neck but drove through the Lincoln Tunnel onto Manhattan and caused chaos finding The Waldorf Astoria years back. 🤣🤣 We then drove to Boston, then York PA in Amish country, it was a great trip.

[@morganus62]

I love that I can live through you and your families videos, it really does this old mans heart some good. Thank You!!

[@armedinbama]

Everybody knows that Marge is the REAL KZbin star here. At least among those over 18... I still can't decide which of the kids is the biggest star. 😅

[@Sleeperdude]

🤣🤣

[@amnril]

@@SleeperdudeSurely Grannie is the biggest star but she’s not exactly a ‘kid’ anymore! See what I did there? 😂😂😂😂

[@armedinbama]

@@amnril ☝️😆

[@RockinGuy1994]

That was awesome!

[@grantcheney5070]

I toured much of what you and your family visited with my young daughter. Her excitement mirrored that of your kids. Thank you for sharing. Just one small criticism, you should have pointed out the historical, significant factor of the "Arsenal of Democracy" and how it ultimately won WWII for America and her allies. Those factories pumped out tanks, bombers, helmets, rifles, jeeps, etc. Car production ended in those years to supply our troops with everything they needed to defeat the axis nations.

[@reneprovencher8395]

My Granny was born in 1886. She road horses before she ever saw a car. She was my hero and a pioneer. 😎

[@DwaineJr.-tq3se]

@reneprovencher8395 Rain, i wish i could hear stories that come from your family tree. I'm kinda jelly about you hearing the real past. Blessings awesome real women! I think you kick butt!!! I mean that in a good way!

[@vincentconsolo5782]

For Heavens sake , will you PLEASE replace that coolant sensor ! 🧐 😄

[@DIESELHILUX]

Time with the kids is so priceless it’s beautiful too see you all try too enjoy the trips time is forever ticking and you only get one chance so enjoy your togetherness I worked 7 days a week and missed my boys growing up x royboy in England UK

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes that’s true

[@robertfoster636]

Loved your stop at Annie Oakley's grave. Your like me I love to go through cemeteries and looking at the stones.

[@jrgulbrandsen1]

Very cool seeing all the history! A friend of mine that we camp with was on Forged in Fire for an episode. I've bought a few of his choppy chops. It's really cool to see the recycled stuff he uses to make an edge.

[@Sleeperdude]

Very cool !!!

[@papasoave1474]

The Hudson Diner…it wasn’t Lubby’s when it was in Hudson..spent many Saturday mornings have breakfast with dad. I went in the Navy in ‘83 and came home on leave in ‘86 and it was gone. There is a brick building with a Chinese takeout in its place. I was at the Henry Ford during Covid and couldn’t eat there. Thank you for sharing…you guys are great and I love your car choices

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@danhard8440]

OMG that sticker on the back of the car " Big Booty Judy "🤣😅

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!!

[@RetrogradeThinker]

The wife and I visited The Henry Ford museum and Greenfield Village in 2023. It happened to be Motor Muster weekend. One full day at THF and two full days at the village. We did the one year membership so all the extras were incuded. Listen to the audiobook version of The Vagabons during the drive there. Also went down to Dayton, OH, to visit the Air Force museum.

[@Paul1958R]

Do they still give out free copies of mein kampf?

[@RetrogradeThinker]

@Paul1958R why do you want to know that? Is your copy getting dog eared?

[@fredsimmons2793]

Don't forget to register a patent on that hillbilly air condition accessory.Its rightous how the kids all at this moment in time have a united appetite to take in all theses historical sites.The family unity will provide a strong front to your foray into Yankeeland.WHAT a gift you are giving your family Marge and Josh,and to us also.Thank you.

[@coletrickle-km7cl]

I made one similar to their design. I had the tube hooked up to the vent and tge other end going into the bottom of one of those cheap 2 dollar cup holders you hang off your door. Sure kept my🥤 drinks 🧊cold🧊.

[@mtrgv]

Yankee-Land, that's funny. I was born in NY then we moved to Conn. Now I'm living out west in New Mexico!!

[@barrien4]

Ps,love the air conditioning for squeeze 😂🤣😂

[@Sleeperdude]

It worked really well

[@lifewithmaggieandoscar1114]

Marge, coming from Michigan and moved to NC several yrs ago, people in NC said i talked funny at first. Now going back to Michigan they say I now talk funny

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@thebonjourbear6030]

I did not get enough sleep last night, but duty calls, new sleeperdude video

[@ryandavis2580]

I hear ya

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@alanphillips556]

Thanks again for sharing your travels around that great voluntary. To see the different geology, and historical attractions was just fantastic. We very much look forward to the next instalment. Great film.❤😊

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@melissanewingham6974]

Always making my weekend better.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@phillipbouchard4197]

Great to see my favorite internet family out for another Station Wagon road trip ! I loved that 1956 Chevy Nomad Wagon you passed in Kentucky. As a boy my Mom and Dad had a 1956 Nomad Wagon in blue and white that I rode all over Connecticut in. The transmission eventually gave way and the car went to the junk yard. I really wished Dad kept that one. I will enjoy your road trip. Thanks for the video. P.S. - Your A/C ductwork is Genius, Keep Squeezy cool at all costs !

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s right thank you

[@paulbujarski8270]

Every time I see Ralphie with his great black glasses on I just keep thinking ( Where's Waldo ) lol wonderful video your 3 wheeled mail van talk to Kevin on JunkYardDigs if you need parts he'll be able to point you in the right direction

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@tectalabyss]

Thank you for taking us along. These are places I will never see. I stayed a week in New York. I made a promise to myself, I would never go back and this was back in 1979. I can't imagine what a place it is with all the crazy things going on today. Stay in the good parts if there are any left. Liked and shared.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much glad you enjoyed it

[@davidweaver2156]

I always love going on adventures with you guys. "Sleeper Dude its a family thing"

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@zenithcoinsandhobbies]

The Henry Ford Museum is awesome! I've only ever been there once and I live in Michigan. I'd love to go again.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it’s great

[@davesnothere8859]

I grew up in Jackson and have never been.

[@Paul1958R]

Do they still give out free copies of mein kampf?

[@nancym5092]

Well, as a resident of Michigan, we know the places not to go into. Downtown Detroit is great, so many venues to see and do. There is so much police presence down there that you feel safe. But, as night falls, the element of danger is known. There are so many houses that need to come down, but it's a long project. There are blocks and blocks of only a few houses on them. I'm too scared to go see the home I grew up in. Unless we take three cars just in case one breaks down. The media doesn't show that ever. There is an area that people have turned into farms on abandoned property. I would love to see city farming. As for Greenfield Village, we used to have yearly passes. Too expensive now. But for 3 years we went every week. The home that was for the workers and had lights installed with 2 staircases one side was for the workers and the other side was used for the family that took care of the men. At one point, that diner you ate inside the museum was just a walk through, and no meals served. Thumbs up on the sloppy Joe's. We did the plant tour and during July, the workers are not working because they are retooling for the new models for the next year. It is fun to watch them on an assembly line. Too bad you didn't get to see that😮

[@angrytrucker420]

I've always wanted a lematt. I think that's how it is spelled. Your girls are getting more beautiful by the minute. (That includes marge.) Ralphie amazes me with his mechanical knowledge. Keep it up. ❤❤

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much!

[@gotham61]

Wow! Great to hear that you came to my home town, NYC. I drive in the city every day, and would have been happy to be your guide! I guess we'll see that in a future episode.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes thank you 😊 coming soon

[@Flower3394]

Josh aka sleeperdude. I wanted to let you know how much you have helped me understand everything on cars. What each part is and how it's put in the engine. You made the video very entertaining. The only thing I will never understand is the PCI's and the impeccable knowledge that you are able to remember the specs and pressure etc for most engines. Also the years it was put out. I can never and will never remember any of that or understand it. When I had my car (93 Chevy Cavalier Z-24.) I wanted to know how to fix the thing myself. So I didn't have to take it to the garage. But know one would help me understand the in's and outs. Well it's too late for my car. But maybe I can help somebody else's. That hotel that's round is by me. Just a few streets over from me. The restaurant is on top and it spins around.

[@Sleeperdude]

I hope so too thanks

[@Revfredtravels]

I love you family trips

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks so much

[@adriansalas2367]

i'm a history nerd..i LOVE this video!!! now i need to go to Michigan!

[@OHtoBama]

I grew up 20 mins from Sandusky, Ohio in Port Clinton, Ohio. I lived about 5 blocks away from Lake Erie a majority of my life. See the end of this video sure makes me miss home!

[@ronaldperkins7816]

Oh wow! You guys were in my neck of the woods! I grew up on going to the Henry Ford museum and greenfield village! Love that place! Hope you had fun.

[@Sleeperdude]

Very cool yes we loved it

[@Paul1958R]

Do they still give out free copies of mein kampf?

[@mikehendrix6558]

Love your channel Super dude and Family

[@Sleeperdude]

You are so kind

[@kenb51960]

the crazy motel you saw just before you crossed the bridge into cincinnati has a revolving restaurant on top

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s cool

[@Mikelp73]

I had a Nissan pickup in 1993 that I ran bias plies on. It was an awesome truck. I never insured or registered it. How I didn’t get arrested is a miracle

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh my gosh I would have been so nervous

[@LIKDAT505]

Thank you for enjoying Detroit. Everyone think it's so bad because of what they see on TV. I'm glad you and the family had fun.

[@VPQUEEN17]

Welcome to MI, there's so much to do here!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!

[@DwaineJr.-tq3se]

@@VPQUEEN17 I'm from Owosso Michigan I agree, WELCOME! i hope y'all have a blast.

[@scottycollins131]

Detroit was the Silicon Valley of the early 1900s. The smartest engineers in the world worked there. Huge deals were made in bars. All glory is fleeting.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@casmatori]

Everything is nice until you overregulate, put tax burdens and greedy government on a city. Easy way to make business leave and hollow out your economy.

[@adrianmonk4440]

Detroit died because of white flight, mismanaged city & Wayne County government, AND ABOVE ALL, EXCESSIVE UNION RULES & WAGES CONCEDED DURING ECONOMIC GOOD TIME, LABOR STRIKES. These concessions were UNSUSTAINABLE in economic downturns coupled with the Oil Embargo and continued higher energy prices. This required a drastic change in automobiles such as the small Mustang II & the Chrysler "K" car, etc. The demographic shift AND NEW CITY GOVERMENT POWER GRAB did NOT plan for Detroit's future. Crime & Drugs took over; and, the city was a ghost town at night for the white collar workers there during the day. A Democratic town, Mayor Coleman Young called Republican Ronald Reagan "Prune Face" before Reagan was elected president. Adjacent Windsor Canada was totally different, a tale of two cities.

[@scottycollins131]

⁠Demographics are destiny. No other variable really matters.

[@adrianmonk4440]

@@scottycollins131 // PART OF DEMOGRAPHICS IS CHARACTER, INSPIRATION, & INSIGHT. From a Dayton, Ohio Bicycle Shop to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903.

[@iambhenry]

"it's a massive lake... the size of an ocean" - best line. All the knowledge that is drop in this video is like being in a history class in school. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@ediepagliai4575]

It's a fresh water ocean

[@Roddyontheblock]

Thank you from Australia, I’m a regular watcher of your channel, this roadtrip , thanks to the way you film makes a viewew feel like they are having the trip with you ( very special )

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome, thank you!

[@richardcarbone1518]

I absolutely enjoy watching your videos i can hope i am able to raise my kids as well as you have raised yours thank you sharing a part of your life with us

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you!!!

[@andreesihombing]

Time to enjoy this video..

[@jrgpd817]

If you like graveyards, you'd get along with my dad. He does graveyard tours and does seminars on researching your family tree. He also volunteers at three or four historical societies in his area.

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh yeah we would get along great 🤣

[@jrgpd817]

@@Sleeperdude If you ever want help researching your family tree, let me know. He's traced ours back to George Washington and Daniel Boone.

[@suerop]

New subscriber here. I've watched a couple of your videos. The 7,000 mile trip in the station wagon was excellent. Thank you for sharing.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks for watching

[@Shield.148]

This was great! I enjoyed seeing all these places with you!

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@adrianmonk4440]

Ford Motor Company was a economic engine of innovation & growth for Sotheastern Michigan. It made sense that he worked for Thomas Edison as an Engineer before inventing his gasoline powered Quadricycle. While he did many great things, his greatest contribution was the mass production, assembly line. This company built the blue collar, affordable Model T. In 1908, the car cost $850. It came in any color you liked, AS LONG AS IT WAS BLACK. He gave mobility to the world, almost as glorious as Prometheus giving fire to humanity.

[@poohssmartbrother1146]

Y'all living that American Family Dream.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Central California watching

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@dannysublett1014]

I love Detroit. I took my boys to Motor City Foxfest in 2023. The only real issue I had is the terrible roads. I hope to go back for next year's Foxfest and see more of the city.

[@gardnerhistory3512]

Thank you for sharing your family adventure. My wife and I take our four kids on a road trip every year. We try to show them as much of our nation as we can while they are young. We visited Detroit and the Henry Ford in 2019. I also underestimated how long our visit would take. We loved Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford. Watching your video brought back many memories for us. We really enjoy your videos and all your family's adventures. Keep it up, and thank you for sharing them with us.

[@fredsimmons2793]

Ralphie sure takes his responsibilty as a big brother to Squeezy seriously.He becoming a strapping young man.

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure

[@johnathansmith9059]

A fine yodeling strapping young man

[@fredsimmons2793]

@@johnathansmith9059 I say this with tounge in cheek,John,no hillbilly with self respect would be caught dead yodeling.

[@Sealtest]

to be fair henry ford museum is so far out from the bad area and its the people in Downtown who will scream that Detroit is fine but if you go a few miles outside of it you see the real Detroit. I say this as someone who lives in Windsor and would go to Michigan every week

[@Sleeperdude]

Makes sense

[@JudiDolliverAstley]

Actually the Eastern Market, the Blue Light district & Corktown are very nice. My Busia’s father & uncles built a house on Parkwood St. that still stands today. It’s over 100 yrs old.

[@Sealtest]

@@JudiDolliverAstley Yes that area has kept up very well. I enjoy going to zeffs for a coney

[@JudiDolliverAstley]

@@Sealtest Awesome! I like going with my daughter on Saturdays to all the “sheds” they have great homegrown produce, handmade jewellery, clothes all at great prices. Vivio’s is a great place for brunch & mimosas.Tocororo & Laugerhaus #5 are fun for drinks with friends too.

[@xandercampbell2477]

how many miles have you put on the wagon since you got it?

[@Sleeperdude]

15,000

[@xandercampbell2477]

also fyi its lime-uh

[@ronroberts1944]

I just stumbled upon your Detroit video. It took me 4 sittings watch it all. I loved it what a great family you have!! Great job to you and the Mrs. I live about a 2 miles from that Woodhaven Stamping plant. I go the Henry Ford And Greenfield Village a couple times a year. I hope you just skipped over in the video some of the things you didn’t show.… Lincoln’s death chair is there. Yes the actual chair he was shit in. George Washington’s cot and personal effects from the revolutionary war, Rosa Parks Bus. You did a great job covering the Village and Museum. I’m so glad you enjoyed it as much as you did. I’m 60 years old and I’m always on high alert when going to Detroit. A couple years ago I went and saw the Packard plant just like you guys did. I think that there is so much more you need to come back to Michigan and see. . Great family keep Up the good work!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s so awesome thank you

[@charliehetrick2383]

I am a fan of your channel. Welcome to my hometown Detroit. It's not as bad as they make it out. My family grew up across the street from Greenfield village