Join us as we celebrate the life and lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a weekend of reflection, learning and inspiration. From January 17-19, experience three days of programs, performances and conversations that honor the enduring impact of his words and the profound mark his leadership has left on the American story.
Each year, The Henry Ford commemorates Dr. King’s legacy, underscoring our dedication to sharing America’s stories of courage, equality and resilience. These stories reveal how movements, past and present, have propelled our nation toward greater possibility.
As we prepare to open the Jackson Home in Greenfield Village in June 2026, a site deeply connected to Dr. King’s leadership and commitment to justice, these three days in January offer a powerful moment to reflect on his enduring impact and the unfinished revolutions in the pursuit of freedom and equality.
Admission and parking to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation are free on the recognized holiday, January 19.
Saturday, January 17:
- Original Play | “The Beginnings of the Boycott”
- Duo Musical Performance | Ashley Baylor & Sean Burden
- Special Tour | “Three Cheers to Black History”
Sunday, January 18:
- FREE AUTHOR TALK: Reclaiming the Northern Black Freedom Struggle | A Conversation with Dr. Jeanne Theoharis, Author of “King of the North”
- Special Tour | “Three Cheers to Black History”
Monday, January 19:
- Display of The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Chair
- Interactive Coloring Wall with The Coloring Museum
- Live Performance | Speech Excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Free Screening at Giant Screen Experience | The Vote
- Musical Performance | Brazeal Dennard Chorale
Learn more:
https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/martin-luther-king-day/
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