In February, Celebrate Black History! Through Song and Dramatic Performances at The Henry Ford

Celebrate every weekend in February 2-6, 9-13, 16-20 and 23-27 in Henry Ford Museum

Dearborn, Mich. – Each weekend in February, Henry Ford Museum celebrates African American visionaries who changed the world with their powerful determination and conviction during Celebrate Black History!, February 2-6, 9-13, 16-20 and 23-27. Admission to Henry Ford Museum is free with membership or $15 adults, $14 senior (62 and up) and $11 youth (5-12). Children four and under are free. For more information, call (313) 982-6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org.

Throughout the month of February, visitors will discover four eras of Black History in America – Pre-Emancipation, Northern Migration, Civil Rights Movement and Contemporary Times. Experience these pivotal moments through musical and dramatic performances, a hands-on activity inspired by George Washington Carver, make-and-take crafts and don’t forget to discover the significant artifacts in the With Liberty and Justice for All exhibit.

The favorite, interactive presentation, Minds on Freedom, is back to again immerse visitors in the struggle for freedom and the stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things during the Civil Rights Movement (Wednesdays – Fridays, only.) Also, take a free, 40-minute guided tour of African American Innovators departing from the Museum Plaza (Wednesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.)

The weekend programs of Celebrate Black History! will take place near the Museum gallery, currently showing the George Washington Carver exhibit, and will include these special performances:
  • February 5-6: Pre-Emancipation – The North Star Gospel Chorale, 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; dramatic presentation of “Ain’t I a Woman: Meet Sojourner Truth” at 12:15 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.; and presentation of “A Valiant Soldier” by Yulanda Burgess at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 12–13: Northern Migration – musical performer Robert Jones at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2: 30 p.m.; and dramatic presentation of “Elijah: The Real McCoy” at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  • Feb.19–20: Civil Rights Movement – The 30-minute interactive and dramatic program, Minds on Freedom at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 26–27: Contemporary Times – Musical performance by The Hamilton Family at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2: 30 p.m. and Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit’s Mosaic Singers at 12:30 and 1:30.

Also, on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., don’t miss our historic presenters from the Mattox House in Greenfield Village challenge their culinary skills as they cook up Southern-flavored dishes near the Goldenrod display. Watch as they prepare Hoppin’ John, smothered pork chops, and even a special sweet potato candy tribute to George Washington Carver. The dishes are also being served up in Michigan Café, just outside Henry Ford Museum. Come taste a bit of history of these and other special menu items created just for Celebrate Black History!


About The Henry Ford 
The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Michigan, is the world’s premier history destination and a National Historic Landmark that celebrates American history and innovation. Its mission is to provide unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Its purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Five distinct attractions at The Henry Ford captivate more than 1.6 million visitors annually: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. The Henry Ford is also home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school which educates 485 students a year on the institution’s campus and was founded in partnership with The Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company and Wayne County Public Schools. For more information please visit our website thehenryford.org.