Calendar
EventPreserving the Homelands — Native Nations During the Revolution
- Anderson Theater
- Oct 10, 2026
- 2 p.m. (Q&A to follow)
As part of The Henry Ford’s celebration of Indigenous History, Curator of Political and Civic Engagement at The Henry Ford, Heather Bruegl (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee), and Director of Historic Interpretation and Audience Engagement at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Brandon Dillard (Cherokee Nation), will discuss an often overlooked history.
ExhibitFor Generations Yet Unborn
- Near Your Place in Time
- Feb 7, 2026-Jan 2027
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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.
ExhibitHandmade: The Crafting of America
- Collections Gallery
- Mar 21, 2026-Jan 18, 2027
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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.
ExhibitFabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies
- The Gallery by General Motors
- Jun 7-Sept 13, 2026
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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.
EventOld Car Festival
- Greenfield Village
- Sept 12-13, 2026
- Open Sat until 9 p.m. Regular hours Sun
Hundreds of vehicles from the 1890s through 1932 arrive from across the country to be perfectly set in the place where American history comes alive. Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village is a rousing ride, epitomizing the earnest optimism of the American Dream from the turn of the century to the Great Depression.
EventMusic in the Market
- Detroit Central Market
- Sept 19-20, 2026
- 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Join us for presentations of historically popular music from Metro Detroit. From Big Band to Folk, Greek to Great Migration, you will be delighted with immersive music history brought to Detroit Central Market.
EventDetroit Central Market Weekends
- Detroit Central Market
- Sept 26-27, 2026
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Explore Detroit's historic public market as it comes to life with local vendors, including farmers, artisans and makers, during our Detroit Central Market Weekends.
EventNational Manufacturing Day
- Ford Rouge Factory Tour
- Oct 1-2, 2026
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The first Friday of each October is National Manufacturing Day — a celebration of manufacturing and the ways it impacts our lives and communities. Manufacturing’s influence can be seen in countless products we rely on daily and the jobs it provides to American workers and beyond.
EventHallowe'en Fairy Tale Feast
- A Taste of History
- Oct 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2026
- 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Delight in a Hallowe'en-themed buffet supper that's perfect for young children and families. Meet storybook and spooky characters from Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village and munch on festive fare.