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Coinciding with the 2026 public opening of Greenfield Village and the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, The Henry Ford invites the public to a ceremonial unveiling of a Land Acknowledgement plaque, honoring the enduring presence, history and stewardship of Indigenous peoples on Saturday, April 11 at 9 a.m.The ceremony will be held in front of the Greenfield Village Entrance and is open to the public.
Program:
🔹 Welcome & Remarks: Patricia E. Mooradian, President & CEO of The Henry Ford
🔹 Blessing: Travis Schuyler (Ojibwe/Oneida) from the North American Indian Association of Detroit
🔹 Plaque Unveiling
🔹 Land Acknowledgement Reading: Heather Bruegl (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee), Curator of Political and Civic Engagement at The Henry Ford
Read more: www.thehenryford.org/visit/things-to-do/calendar/land-acknowledgement-plaque-unveiling
This experience is part of The Henry Ford’s commemoration of the country’s 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, you’ll find special programming, new exhibitions and exciting events across our 250-acre campus that spotlight the history of the United States. This yearlong series explores how creativity and ingenuity have sparked change across centuries of American life, and how they continue to shape the future we all share. From revolutionary inventions to grassroots movements, stories of transformation will unfold across Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Giant Screen Experience and Ford Rouge Factory Tour.
For a complete list of The Henry Ford’s America 250 experiences visit: THF.org/america250
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20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, United States, Michigan 48124
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