The Henry Ford

September 23 is International Day of Sign Languages, and at The Henry Ford, we’re committed to creating welcoming, enriching experiences for guests who are d/Deaf of hard of hearing through the following resources and programs: ▪️ American Sign Language interpreters can be requested for guided tours or public programs with two weeks' notice at no cost. Plus, a number of our special programs and events have ASL interpreters present. ▪️ Assistive-listening headsets are available to use at Giant Screen Experience upon request; closed captioning is also available for select films. ▪️ Printed transcripts are available for multimedia experiences at Ford Rouge Factory Tour. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dqPXV326

What does a Decade of Impact look like? Over the past 10 years, donations to The Henry Ford have enabled us to operate our world-class venues, advance our mission, expand our programming and collections, and create transformative educational experiences. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters. If you’ve been inspired by one of the millions of artifacts in our collection, encountered our talented and engaging staff, engaged with our immersive experiences, or look forward to the opening of the Jackson Home in 2026, you’ve felt the impact. Help us achieve even more over the next decade and beyond by making a contribution this Cornerstone Day – our annual founding celebration and giving day. Visit https://lnkd.in/gMXdvf5r to make an impact and learn about this year’s full schedule of special programming.

From the working farms of Greenfield Village, to “Agriculture and the Environment” in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, to our Farm to School Lunch Across America initiative, food education is an important pillar of The Henry Ford. Leaders like chef, author and activist Alice Waters have helped amplify the importance of concepts like eating local, farm-to-table dining and regenerative agriculture. In this video, The Henry Ford’s Curator of Agriculture and the Environment Deb Reid shares what food education means to her, as part of the “What is Food Education?” campaign led by The Charlie Cart Project. The Charlie Cart Project | Food Tank | The Edible Schoolyard Project #CharlieCartProject #FoodEducation #FoodEducationIs #FoodEduEverywhere

This Saturday, join us at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation for a free curator talk marking the opening of a new Jackson Home collection spotlight, “The Road to 1965: A Journey of Discovery.” Jim Johnson, director of Greenfield Village and curator of historic structures and landscapes, will discuss the home’s final journey to Greenfield Village ─ a journey of discovery for The Henry Ford as experts peel back layers to restore the home to its 1965 appearance. 📅 Saturday, September 27, 1 p.m. 📍 Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Plaza 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQW_jgRz

Parents and educators, have you heard about Invention Convention Worldwide? In this invention education program led by The Henry Ford, K-12 students identify a problem and invent a solution for it, then present their inventions at local, state and regional competitions. While projects and topics vary, many inventors seek to tackle some of the most complex global challenges of our time, like climate action, cybersecurity, water scarcity and infectious disease. ♻️ Check out some of the sustainability solutions our youth inventors came up with this year: https://lnkd.in/dmVVyWxv. 💡 Learn how to get involved with Invention Convention: https://lnkd.in/dCATAVTM.

Engineers at the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor designed this tricycle especially for Kevin Degen, an avid cycler who raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable organizations through cycling, sometimes pedaling more than 3,000 miles a year. 🚲 Degen was born with cerebral palsy and cycled using only his left leg and left arm. Watch this video for behind-the-scenes info on how The Henry Ford acquired and conserved this one-of-a-kind tricycle, which is on display through February 15, 2026, in our “Bicycles: Powering Possibilities” exhibition at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. 🔗 Learn more at THF.org/bicycles.

Join us for Cornerstone Day on September 26 and 27 as we highlight a decade of impact and the power of philanthropy at The Henry Ford. Over the past decade, generous donations have supported new programs, exhibitions, initiatives, and the ongoing operations that uphold The Henry Ford’s reputation as a world-class destination. With your continued support, we can keep making meaningful progress together — not just in the coming years, but well into the future. Visit https://lnkd.in/gMXdvf5r to make a donation and learn more about Cornerstone Day’s special programming.

Back to school, back to fun! School might be in session, but weekends are for discovery. For select weekends this September and October, kids 11 & under get FREE admission with the purchase of an adult or senior ticket to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation or Greenfield Village. ✏️ Eligible Visit Dates: Sept. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 & Oct. 4-5 ✏️Online Only: Offer ends Oct. 5 ✏️ Limit 2 kids per paid adult/senior ticket ✏️ Children 4 & under are always free Purchase tickets today at thf.org/backtoschool

We’re proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Utopia, a film distribution and production company championing independent storytelling on the silver screen. Through 2026, our Giant Screen Experience will host regular The Henry Ford x Utopia screenings of independent films — from bold documentaries to boundary-pushing narrative films — presented as they were meant to be seen: big, bold and uncompromising. Each screening will draw thoughtful connections to The Henry Ford’s collections, current exhibitions, on-site programs or cultural observances that explore the power of expression in influencing culture and sparking change. Our first installment begins on Friday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. with a screening of director Mike Figgis’ new critically acclaimed release MEGADOC, a raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long journey in creating his self-financed passion project, “Megalopolis.” Learn more and purchase tickets at thf.org/utopia

This weekend is the final opportunity to see “Our War Too: Women in Service” at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. This groundbreaking special exhibition honors the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II.  Learn more about “Our War Too,” which closes after this Sunday, Sept. 7, at THF.org/OurWarToo. The National WWII Museum