America 250 at The Henry Ford

Step into America’s story with an extraordinary look at rare founding documents, inspiring exhibits that celebrate craftsmanship and innovation, and a journey through living history at Greenfield Village—complete with a scenic ride aboard a historic steam train.
Freedom Plane: Documents That Forged a Nation – Stand in the presence of rare founding-era documents, including original oaths, the Treaty of Paris, and a Senate markup of the Bill of Rights, traveling together for the first time as part of America’s 250th commemoration.
Handmade Exhibit: The Crafting of America – Discover how handmade objects tell stories of resilience, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurship through remarkable artifacts from across the nation’s history.
Fabric of America Exhibit: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies – Explore how textiles and innovation reflect five enduring American values and help shape our shared identity.
Greenfield Village with Train Ride Pass: Step into living history as you stroll through this outdoor village and enjoy a scenic ride aboard the historic steam train.
A full service lunch is included at The Eagle Tavern – A seasonally inspired meal faithful to original 1850 menus, featuring traditional southern Michigan specialties made from period recipes.
Round-Trip motorcoach transportation is also included.
Departure Locations:
Brownstown Senior Center – 23555 King Rd.
Allen Park Civic Center – 15800 White Ave.