Come behind the scenes of “Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies” to see how The Henry Ford dressed dozens of mannequins in historical clothing for this one-of-a-kind exhibition. Thank you to Jennifer Nieling of JLN Costume Mounting for helping us to ensure each piece had the perfect fit for display. “Fabric of America” is open through September 13, 2026, at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. This retrospective on 250 years of American history features 500+ rarely seen pieces of clothing, textiles and machinery from The Henry Ford’s collections. Learn more at THF.org/fabric.
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Behind the Scenes: Dressing “Fabric of America” at The Henry Ford
Come behind the scenes of “Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies” to see how The Henry Ford dressed dozens of mannequins in historical clothing for this one-of-a-kind exhibition. Thank you to Jennifer Nieling of JLN Costume Mounting fo...
Open this video on The Henry FordNational Hot Dog Day 🌭
Check out our 1952 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile with some fast facts from Curator of Transportation Matt Anderson.
Open this video on The Henry FordSharing the Spirit of America in Greenfield Village
On July 8, 2026, The Henry Ford joined communities across the country in a synchronized reading of the Declaration of Independence, commemorating the 250th anniversary of its first public reading. Thank you to the readers, community partners and guests who ...
Open this video on The Henry FordSharing the Spirit of America: Michigan's Statewide Reading of the Declaration of Independence
The Henry Ford will be live from Greenfield Village as we partake in a nationwide commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. July 8 will mark the 250th anniversary of this historic moment, and community gatherings across t...
Open this video on The Henry FordConserving the Declaration of Independence
250 years ago today, on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the 13 Colonies’ split from British rule. Authored primarily by Thomas Jefferson, the declaration was later signed by 56 me...
Open this video on The Henry FordGetting Ready to Conserve the Declaration of Independence
Did you know Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is home to one of 200 printed copies of the Declaration of Independence? Chief Conservator Mary Fahey recently conserved the document ─ no “National Treasure” hunt necessary. See our copy of the Declarat...
Open this video on The Henry FordRefreshing the Newspaper Walls in Mattox Family Home at Greenfield Village
In Greenfield Village, the Mattox Family Home tells the story of an African American family living in rural Georgia. Many visitors remember the home’s newspaper-covered walls, which provide insulation and are characteristic of Southern clapboard homes of th...
Open this video on The Henry FordMoving William Holmes McGuffey’s Birthplace in Greenfield Village
As Greenfield Village prepared a site to welcome the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home, a little rearranging was necessary. To make space for the new home, the William Holmes McGuffey Birthplace was moved farther down Maple Lane and clo...
Open this video on The Henry FordJackson Home Opening Day Time Lapse
The Henry Ford had the pleasure of welcoming more than 1,000 guests to experience the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home on its opening day, Friday, June 12. We thank everyone who has taken the time to explore this important piece of Ame...
Open this video on The Henry FordSounds of History: The Jackson Home’s Music Room
When The Henry Ford acquired the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home, we also acquired 9,000 artifacts, including Dr. Jackson’s impressive vinyl record collection. Dr. Sullivan Jackson was a jazz musician in the mid-1040s to early 1950s p...
Open this video on The Henry FordA Conversation with Jawana Jackson at the Greenfield Village Block Party
Guests at the Greenfield Village Block Party had a unique opportunity to hear from Jawana Jackson, daughter of Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson. Just 4 years old when her family’s home became a strategic base for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,...
Open this video on The Henry FordTHF Jackson Home Ribbon Cutting Program
Watch the official ribbon cutting of the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home in Greenfield Village on June 12, 2026. The Jackson Home is a unique time capsule documenting the inspiring story of a courageous family and community at the for...
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