Press Releases
2026 Press Releases
January 14, 2026
Historic Chair Used by Dr. King Unveiled at The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford will honor the nation’s 250th birthday with America: 250 Years in the Making, a year-long celebration exploring American innovation powered by people and purpose.
P.R. Contacts
Wendy Metros
Director of Media and Film Relations
313-982-6125
WendyMe@TheHenryFord.org
2025 Press Releases
December 11, 2026
The Henry Ford Welcomes Author Dr. Jeanne Theoharis as part of MLK Day Weekend Commemoration
The Henry Ford will welcome guest speaker Dr. Jeanne Theoharis to present Reclaiming the Northern Black Freedom Struggle on Sunday, January 18, at the Anderson Theater at 2:00 p.m. The event is free to the public, but guests must register at THF.org to attend.
December 9, 2025
The Henry Ford Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary
The Henry Ford will honor the nation’s 250th birthday with America: 250 Years in the Making, a year-long celebration exploring American innovation powered by people and purpose.
December 4, 2025
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village Returns for 18 Evenings This December
Experience the magic of the season at Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, where more than 80 acres of wonder come to life with bustling yuletide cheer. Presented by Citizens, Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village is an annual tradition for many visitors and an excellent way to get into the holiday spirit. This seasonal event will be hosted over 18 evenings, Dec. 4-7, 12-14, 16-23, and 26-28, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. Members receive early access to Greenfield Village at 6:00 p.m. each evening.
October 20, 2025
DaVinci The Exhibition Brings the Genius of Leonardo da Vinci to Life
The Henry Ford is set to unveil DaVinci The Exhibition, an exploration of the life and work of the ultimate Renaissance man. Opening on Sunday, October 26, 2025, and running through Sunday, May 3, 2026, this limited-time exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci and experience his groundbreaking ideas across art, engineering, science, and more.
September 10, 2025
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village Returns for its 45th season
The Henry Ford’s premier October celebration, Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village, makes its return this fall. Presented by Meijer, this event is a one-of-a-kind spooky tradition showcasing harvest markets, over 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns, costumed storybook characters and ghostly performances.
August 26, 2025
Old Car Festival Returns to The Henry Ford September 6-7 in Greenfield Village
The Henry Ford will host Old Car Festival, America's longest-running antique car show, in Greenfield Village, September 6 & 7. Powered by Hagerty, Old Car Festival brings hundreds of vehicles from the 1890s through 1932 to Greenfield Village, where American history comes alive in the perfect setting.
February 5, 2025
Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius! Now Open at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius!, an interactive exhibition based on the popular film and television characters, is now open in the Gallery by General Motors in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. This brand-new exhibit, created by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Aardman, runs through Sunday, April 20, 2025.
P.R. Contacts
Wendy Metros
Director of Media and Film Relations
313-982-6125
WendyMe@TheHenryFord.org
2024 Press Releases
November 13, 2024
The Henry Ford Honors Rosa Parks’ Legacy with Free Event on Sunday, December 1
The Henry Ford will commemorate the 69th anniversary of Rosa Park’s Montgomery bus arrest in 1955 with a special free event, Standing For Justice: Rosa Parks’ Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 1. This curated program will take place in The Henry Ford’s Anderson Theater at 3 p.m. and is free to guests with registration.
October 30, 2024
The Henry Ford Hosts An Evening with Mo Rocca Featuring a Book Discussion and Signing Thursday, November 21 Tickets on Sale Now
The Henry Ford will host An Evening with Mo Rocca as he shares stories from his latest book, ROCTOGENARIANS: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs. Tickets at $12.75 for members and $15 for nonmembers are on sale now at thehenryford.org or by calling The Henry Ford’s contact center at (313) 982-6001. Ticketholders can also purchase signed copies of ROCTOGENARIANS at the event and meet Mo Rocca after the discussion.
October 15, 2024
Penske Corporation President Bud Denker Joins The Henry Ford Board of Trustees
Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation, has joined The Henry Ford Board of Trustees and will serve a three-year term, it was announced by Patricia Mooradian, President and CEO of the institution.
October 1, 2024
Geoffrey Harris Young Is the New Principal for Henry Ford Academy
The Henry Ford’s public charter high school, Henry Ford Academy (HFA) welcomed Geoffrey Harris Young as its new principal. Young replaced longtime HFA principal Cora Christmas, who retired in June after 26 years.
September 23, 2024
The Henry Ford Shines Light on Need for Free, Regeneratively Grown, In-Season School Lunch with Farm to School Lunch Across America this October
The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan is building a coalition of culinary experts, world-renowned chefs, farmers, food advocates and policymakers to bring focus to the need for free, accessible, regeneratively-grown school lunches for schoolchildren across the country.
September 10, 2024
Unleashing the thrills of ice hockey, HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever opens at The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford announces the opening of HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever, a highly interactive traveling exhibition on the science, history, and culture of ice hockey. The exhibition opens to the public on October 13 and runs through January 5 in the Gallery by General Motors in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
July 30, 2024
The Henry Ford Presents From Selma to Detroit in Celebration of The Jackson House Moving to Greenfield Village
The Henry Ford is commemorating The Jackson House in Greenfield Village on Thursday, August 8 with public events including a site dedication in the village at 9:30 am, and From Selma to Detroit, a panel discussion on the incredible significance of The Jackson House in American history taking place in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation at 7:00 pm.
July 15, 2024
The Henry Ford Partners with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation to Showcase the 1911 Marmon Wasp
The National Historic Vehicle Register’s (NHVR) display in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation will feature a new vehicle starting this month as part of The Henry Ford’s partnership with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation. The 1911 Marmon Wasp is on display in the NHVR exhibition space now through November.
May 13, 2024
Invention Convention Michigan Showcases Young Innovators, Presented by Delta Dental
Invention Convention Michigan, presented by Delta Dental, is a platform for students to explore innovative solutions for real-world problems. The convention, which was held at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation on May 4, 2024, brought together inventors from various regions to showcase their original ideas.
May 13, 2024
The Henry Ford Pays Tribute to the American Diner and Its Leading Expert in New Exhibition
The Henry Ford dives into the rich history of the American diner and its leading expert, Richard (Dick) Gutman with its new exhibition, Dick Gutman, DINERMAN, opening May 25 in the new Collections Gallery located in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
April 18, 2024
Dinosaurs in Motion is Coming to The Henry Ford June 9-September 8
The Henry Ford presents Dinosaurs in Motion from June 9 to September 8 in Henery Ford Museum of American Innovation. Dinosaurs in Motion is a new, interactive, engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) exhibition that is truly for visitors of all ages. This exhibition engages and educates by using 16 magnificent, fully interactive, recycled life-size metal dinosaur sculptures inspired by actual fossils.
March 25, 2024
Day Out With Thomas™: The Bubble Tour is Heading to The Henry Ford for a Train Ride Adventure
All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and bringing a bubbly new spin to Day Out With Thomas events. For the first time ever, Thomas & Friends will be celebrating the magic of bubbles with Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour. The Bubble Tour will be stopping at The Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village May 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19, 2024.
March 20, 2024
Greenfield Village Welcomes the 2024 Season with a New Restaurant and Upgrades to the Venue
Greenfield Village reopens for the season Saturday, April 13 with an exclusive members-only preview on Friday, April 12. This year, guests will experience the familiar charm of the village along with some new features, including a new restaurant and revamped Greenfield Village Store.
March 15, 2024
Greenfield Village Glassblower Featured on Netflix Series Blown Away
The Henry Ford’s Glass Shop Lead, Ryan Thompson is featured on season four of the Netflix series, Blown Away. Thompson, faces nine other incredible glassblowers from around the country. Thompson, a native of Sandusky, Ohio has been with the glass shop in Greenfield Village for more than six years.
February 1, 2024
Celebrate Black History Month with Special Programming at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation presented by Ford Motor Company Fund
Join us at Henry Ford Museum during Black History Month for performances, guided tours, and a special pop-up exhibit that focuses on the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
January 24, 2023
The Borg-Warner Trophy™ and Team Penske’s 2023 Indy 500-Winning Car on Display Now Through Feb. 2 at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
The Borg-Warner Trophy and the No. 2 Shell Powering Progress Dallara/Chevrolet are on display in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation through Feb. 2, 2024.
January 9, 2024
™PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Helps Save The Day at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Kids and families can now play and save the day with the heroic PAW Patrol pups, at the brand-new PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit, open to the public February 18, 2024, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, which is produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airs on Nickelodeon, this interactive exhibit gives kids and their grownups an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment.
P.R. Contacts
Wendy Metros
Director of Media and Film Relations
313-982-6125
WendyMe@TheHenryFord.org