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- Draft by Draft: The Making of The House by the Side of the Road - The Jackson family’s story shines a spotlight on ordinary people playing a small role in extraordinary moments in history and reminds us of the impact we all can have as well. As Richie Jean writes, “We cannot all be a Martin Luther King Jr., but each and every one of us can make a positive difference in the lives of our families and the people we meet each day. For you see the dream is still alive.”
- August 19, 2025
- Collections - article
Draft by Draft: The Making of The House by the Side of the Road
The Jackson family’s story shines a spotlight on ordinary people playing a small role in extraordinary moments in history and reminds us of the impact we all can have as well. As Richie Jean writes, “We cannot all be a Martin Luther King Jr., but each and every one of us can make a positive difference in the lives of our families and the people we meet each day. For you see the dream is still alive.”
- The Jackson Home—Unpacking a Family's Story - In the Spring of 2023, the contents of an entire house - 9,000 everyday objects, including photographs, documents, books, and household items, were logged, packed, and shipped from Selma, Alabama to Dearborn, Michigan. That house was the Jackson Family Home, which was recently moved to its new permanent home in Greenfield Village – you can find out more about the move here!
- October 07, 2025
- Collections - article
The Jackson Home—Unpacking a Family's Story
In the Spring of 2023, the contents of an entire house - 9,000 everyday objects, including photographs, documents, books, and household items, were logged, packed, and shipped from Selma, Alabama to Dearborn, Michigan. That house was the Jackson Family Home, which was recently moved to its new permanent home in Greenfield Village – you can find out more about the move here!