Outdoor Museum Additions

Henry Ford Adds New Historic Structure to Its Greenfield Village

Henry Ford has introduced a new historic structure called the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home to its Greenfield Village collection. This move marks the first addition of a building to the outdoor museum in over 40 years. The occasion will be marked with a special ribbon-cutting celebration on June 12, followed by a three‑day block party from June 12 through 14.

The new addition to the Greenfield Village collection is essentially a preserved residence originally from Selma, Alabama, where civil rights leaders gathered during the Selma to Montgomery marches. The Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home relocation allows visitors to experience an authentic time capsule of a pivotal movement in American history.

The accompanying block party further enriches the visit by featuring a Black‑owned business market, gospel and jazz performances, panel discussions with the Jacksons’ daughter Jawana, and interactive activities.

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