Greenfield Village Block Party: Welcoming the Jackson Home to the Neighborhood

Date(s): Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 9:30am-9:00pm
Venue: Greenfield Village
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Mark a historic milestone with The Henry Ford during the grand opening of the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home the weekend of June 12-14.  

The village will be open extended hours on Friday and Saturday. Activities include:

• Black owned business market
• Musical performances and dance parties
• Speakers
• Historic base ball tribute games
• 40+ Double Dutch
• Midwest Invitational Rodeo demonstrations
• Special Dining options
• Celebratory vignettes

Note, timed reservations will be required to visit the home.

• Advance Registration
• Arbor Annie's Highlights
• BIPOC
• Elementary
• High Schoolers
• History
• Middle Schoolers
• Music/Concerts
• Outdoor
• Parents
• Preschoolers
• Registration Required

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