Women's History
Visit - ExhibitFor Generations Yet Unborn
In this temporary collections spotlight, Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, The House by the Side of the Road: The Selma Civil Rights Movement, takes center stage, highlighting how everyday people can preserve and share their own family stories.
Visit - EventGreenfield Village Block Party: Welcoming the Jackson Home to the Neighborhood
Mark a historic milestone with The Henry Ford during the grand opening of the Jackson Home. Join us for a village-wide celebration of community, courage and culture featuring special programs, Southern-inspired food, musical performances and more as we welcome the Jackson Home to the Greenfield Village neighborhood.
Visit - EventThe Jackson Home Member Preview
Be among the first to step inside the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home in Greenfield Village. Members are invited to be part of the home’s historic opening during an exclusive, extended member preview. Reservations are required.
Visit - EventAuthor Talk With John Garrison Marks: "Thy Will Be Done"
As we reflect on 250 years of America's history, we invite you to join us for an impactful and important conversation with historian and author John Garrison Marks.
Visit - FilmBackstory: The Jackson Home
Discover the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home in an all-new special from WDIV Local 4. Backstory: The Jackson Home tells the story of how this civil rights artifact made its way to The Henry Ford.Admission is free. No ticket purchase is necessary. Seats will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacities are limited.
Visit - EventAll Aboard Adventure in Greenfield Village
Experience the power and possibility of Greenfield Village in motion for one special weekend. Historic locomotives lead the way in this hands-on, village-wide celebration where steam, big machines and classic play take center stage for children of all ages.
Visit - ExhibitMember Preview | Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies
Be among the first to see the new exhibition drawing exclusively from The Henry Ford's collections, exploring the deep connections between textiles and our shared history. Through five enduring American values — liberty, practicality, inventiveness, abundance and individualism — this exhibition reveals how fabric shapes who we are as a people and a nation.
Visit - ExhibitHandmade: The Crafting of America Member Preview
Member exclusive! Be the first to discover the story of American craftsmanship in Handmade: The Crafting of America. From practical beginnings to bold, modern expressions, this exhibition traces the evolution of craft and celebrates human creativity.
Visit - EventLand Acknowledgement Plaque Unveiling
Coinciding with the 2026 public opening of Greenfield Village and the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, The Henry Ford invites the public to a ceremonial unveiling of a land acknowledgement plaque, honoring the enduring presence, history and stewardship of Indigenous peoples.
Visit - EventMember Preview Day at Greenfield Village
All aboard for the first train ride of the year, the first look at spring on our farms, the first stroll down Main Street and all the favorite experiences we’ve longed for through winter. We're so grateful to our member community, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another season in Greenfield Village. Join us for the one day of the year when we open the village just for our members and guests covered by your membership.