Celebrate Indigenous History

Reflect on and honor Indigenous history, culture, traditions and contributions.
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Presenters narrate an artistic dance presentation for Indigenous History Month celebrations
Anishinabek dance presentation by members of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi

Celebrate Indigenous History

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Experience special programs in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village that reflect on and honor Indigenous history, culture, traditions and contributions. This celebration aligns with The Henry Ford's commitment to deepening its relationship with Indigenous communities.

Land Acknowledgement

The venues of The Henry Ford stand on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded homelands of the Three Fires Council — the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi peoples. The Miami, Wyandot, and Fox Nations also called this land their home. The 1807 Treaty of Detroit led to the forcible removal of these First Peoples, and they dispersed throughout the United States to parts of current-day Michigan, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Kansas, and into Canada. The Henry Ford acknowledges the impacts of settler colonialism and commits to deepening its relationship with Indigenous communities in the present — and future.

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, please click here.

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Become a member for free admission to Celebrate Indigenous History programming, plus free general admission to the museum and village all year long. Not a member yet? Learn more or join today.
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