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- Weaving Stories: Spotlight on The Henry Ford's Indigenous Artist in Residence - This year, The Henry Ford took steps toward building community with Indigenous nations by expanding the institution’s Artists in Residence program, offered annually in Greenfield Village. To kick off Celebrate Indigenous History programming, we welcomed Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) as the inaugural Indigenous Artist in Residence.
- November 25, 2025
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Weaving Stories: Spotlight on The Henry Ford's Indigenous Artist in Residence
This year, The Henry Ford took steps toward building community with Indigenous nations by expanding the institution’s Artists in Residence program, offered annually in Greenfield Village. To kick off Celebrate Indigenous History programming, we welcomed Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) as the inaugural Indigenous Artist in Residence.
- Set in Stone: Land Acknowledgement at Greenfield Village - On April 11, 2026, The Henry Ford unveiled a new Land Acknowledgement plaque in front of Greenfield Village. The planning behind all aspects of the site reflects a commitment to thoughtful action, and respect for the history and ecology of our environment.
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Set in Stone: Land Acknowledgement at Greenfield Village
On April 11, 2026, The Henry Ford unveiled a new Land Acknowledgement plaque in front of Greenfield Village. The planning behind all aspects of the site reflects a commitment to thoughtful action, and respect for the history and ecology of our environment.
- Whose Land Are You On? - The Paris of the Midwest. That was the phrase used to describe Detroit in the late 19th century. It was a city designed with a mission, and that mission was to impress, which it did. But the city and the land surrounding it were home to thousands of
- November 24, 2023
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Whose Land Are You On?
The Paris of the Midwest. That was the phrase used to describe Detroit in the late 19th century. It was a city designed with a mission, and that mission was to impress, which it did. But the city and the land surrounding it were home to thousands of
- "Chief Bemidji," Postmarked 1910 -
- circa 1910
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"Chief Bemidji," Postmarked 1910
- Indian Basket Market, Ojibwa Tribe, Mackinac Island, Michigan, September 1904 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company's wide-ranging stock of original photographs documented life and landscapes from across the nation and around the globe. From the tens of thousands of negatives, the company created prints, postcards, lantern slides, panoramas, and other merchandise for sale to educators, businessmen, advertisers, homeowners and travelers.
- September 01, 1904
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Indian Basket Market, Ojibwa Tribe, Mackinac Island, Michigan, September 1904
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company's wide-ranging stock of original photographs documented life and landscapes from across the nation and around the globe. From the tens of thousands of negatives, the company created prints, postcards, lantern slides, panoramas, and other merchandise for sale to educators, businessmen, advertisers, homeowners and travelers.
- "Lodge," 2012 -
- 2012
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"Lodge," 2012
- Deed of Land from the Ojibwa Nations at Detroit to William Tucker of Detroit, Michigan, September 22nd, 1780 -
- September 22, 1780
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Deed of Land from the Ojibwa Nations at Detroit to William Tucker of Detroit, Michigan, September 22nd, 1780
- "Chippewa Indian Woman and Child," Postcard, circa 1947 -
- 1857
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"Chippewa Indian Woman and Child," Postcard, circa 1947
- A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Lionel Locomotives - <p>Hallmark's ornaments — with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers — have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Electric trains are another holiday tradition, both as decorations and as gifts. Hallmark celebrated Lionel train sets with a series of ornaments based on Lionel's versions of classic American locomotives.</p>
- October 31, 2022
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A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Lionel Locomotives
Hallmark's ornaments — with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers — have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Electric trains are another holiday tradition, both as decorations and as gifts. Hallmark celebrated Lionel train sets with a series of ornaments based on Lionel's versions of classic American locomotives.
- Native Flavors Trailblazer: Chef Brian Yazzie - Find out how Chef Brian Yazzie became an advocate for Indigenous foodways and fed the elders in his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- December 03, 2021
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Native Flavors Trailblazer: Chef Brian Yazzie
Find out how Chef Brian Yazzie became an advocate for Indigenous foodways and fed the elders in his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.