The Henry Ford Museum
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124
About the Venue: The Henry Ford Museum
The Henry Ford Museum is more than a venue. It is a place built on stories of courage, innovation, and people who stepped forward when it mattered most. That is why we chose it for the Generations Gala. This evening is not just a fundraiser. It is an invitation to be part of something lasting. As we gather in a space that celebrates legacy, we invite you to help create one by saving lives today that will echo for generations to come.
Exclusive Exhibit Access
Guests should be sure to spend time with some of the most unforgettable exhibits inside Henry Ford Museum. Highlights include the Rosa Parks bus, a powerful reminder of courage and moral clarity, the chair from Ford’s Theatre where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and the presidential limousine from the day John F. Kennedy was killed. Guests can also explore the Wright Brothers’ bicycle shop, where the dream of flight began, and walk through innovations that reshaped transportation, industry, and daily life. With exclusive access to the entire museum until 11:00 PM, this is a rare chance to experience these historic moments up close, at your own pace, and reflect on how bold decisions truly shape generations.
About Henry Ford Museum
The Henry Ford Museum began in the 1920s when Henry Ford started collecting historic machines, vehicles, and buildings that shaped everyday American life. Among the most striking artifacts are the presidential limousines tied to pivotal moments in history, including the car President John F. Kennedy was riding in on the day of his assassination and the limousine used by Presidents Reagan, Johnson, and Nixon. These vehicles sit alongside inventions that changed transportation, industry, and communication, creating a museum that feels less like a textbook and more like stepping directly into history. What began as one man’s collection has grown into a powerful place where the choices and events of past generations can be seen up close and remembered.
Arriving Early? Explore Greenfield Village
Guests who arrive early are welcome to explore Greenfield Village at their own discretion, with daytime admission available separately. Created by Henry Ford, the village offers an immersive outdoor experience featuring historic landmarks such as Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park laboratory, the Wright Brothers’ bicycle shop, and working 19th-century farms and workshops. Visitors can walk historic streets, watch live demonstrations like glassblowing and blacksmithing, and step inside the places where world-changing ideas took shape. It is a meaningful way to experience history before transitioning into the evening’s Generations Gala.
