Greenfield Village Jackson Home Block Party Weekend

Greenfield Village Jackson Home Block Party Weekend

JACKSON HOME

Location

Greenfield Village
US
Friday, June 12, 2026 - 12:00am to Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 12:00am
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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.  

you are invited to the Greenfield Village Block Party, a joyous celebration of community, courage and culture featuring special programs, Southern-inspired food, musical performances, a Black-owned business market and more as we welcome the Jackson Home to the Greenfield Village neighborhood.  

Highlighted activities include: 

  • Extended village hours Friday and Saturday 
  • The Jackson Home Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 
  • Black-owned business market featuring 30+ vendors 
  • Musical performances and dance parties, featuring gospel, ragtime, blues, jazz, folk and contemporary music 
  • Guest speakers, panels, author talks and cooking demonstrations 
  • Historic Base Ball tribute games 
  • Midwest Invitational Rodeo demonstrations 
  • 40+ Double Dutch 
  • Special dining options 
  • Celebratory vignettes throughout the village  

More information here.