Calling all families: here’s the chance to experience a deeply meaningful outing for your school-aged children, tweens and teens — especially important in this moment of history.
The Henry Ford opens its doors for free admission and parking for everyone in honor of the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ courageous refusal to give up her seat in Montgomery in 1955.
What to expect
Date: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1
Location: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Visitors will encounter the actual bus on which she made history, and the museum’s “Stories of Innovation” spaces tie in nicely — reminding us that change often starts with one act, one voice.
Why it matters for families
- Living history, not just textbooks: You and your children will see a tangible artifact behind the civil-rights story, making the lesson far more real than any video or textbook could.
- A discussion starter: Use the day to talk about how each of us — even young people — have power.
- Build empathy and context: For kids whose schooling may have touched the civil-rights era superficially, this deepens understanding of the era and the long arc of justice.
- Shared experience for you and your kids: This isn’t just dropping off the kids; you’ll be there side-by-side, starting conversations, witnessing together and creating memories anchored by purpose.
Logistics and practical tips
- Entry is free, as is parking.
- Arrive early to beat the crowd and give your family plenty of time to devote to the bus exhibit and surrounding civil-rights galleries.
- Extend the visit: The Henry Ford has a broad collection of American innovation — consider pairing this with other exhibits to make a full afternoon.
- Combine with a travel treat: If you’re bringing younger kids, extra energy burners help (the museum has spacious halls). Or plan a fun dinner in Dearborn (or on the way) to round out the day.
Why this should be on your radar
In a time when history is often distilled into sound-bites or filtered online, the museum experience gives permanence and weight. This is an opportunity to physically bring your child into the history lesson.
By showing them the bus, pointing to a single moment that triggered a movement, you help them see that they too can spark change — even in small ways.
For more information, visit thehenryford.org.
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