The Henry Ford in Dearborn is known for showcasing important moments in history. Now, another piece of history is debuting there. The Jackson Home — the former house of Dr. Sullivan Jackson, a dentist, and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson, an educator — will open inside Greenfield Village.

Historic Significance

The Selma, Alabama, home was a planning site for the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery marches and leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., would go to the Jacksons’ home to organize the fight for voting rights.

The Henry Ford President and CEO Patricia Mooradian and Curator of Black History Amber Mitchell talked about acquiring the Jackson Home, restoring it and the home’s role during the civil rights movement.

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