Michigan Supreme Court justices visit The Henry Ford
Justices of the Michigan Supreme Court visited The Henry Ford on Tuesday as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, touring the Freedom Plane National Tour exhibition and the newly-restored Jackson Home to reflect on the enduring principles of constitutional democracy, the rule of law, and the continuing pursuit of civil rights.
The visit connected two defining chapters of American history. The Freedom Plane exhibition features some of the nation’s most significant founding documents, while the Jackson Home—recently relocated and restored at Greenfield Village—served as a meeting place where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders planned the Selma-to-Montgomery marches and advanced efforts that helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
“As our nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, we celebrate not only America’s founding, but also the generations of people who have worked to ensure that the promises of liberty, equality, and justice are extended to all,” said Chief Justice Megan K. Cavanagh. “The founding documents remind us that the rule of law remains just as essential today as it was 250 years ago. Courts serve as the bridge between our nation’s founding principles and their application today, ensuring that constitutional rights remain meaningful for every person.”
Throughout the visit, the justices reflected on how the nation’s founding ideals continue to shape the work of the judiciary.
For 250 years, courts have played a vital role in protecting the rights and liberties of the people by interpreting the Constitution and ensuring equal justice under the law. Visiting both the Freedom Plane exhibition and the Jackson Home offered a broader perspective on the American story—one that recognizes both the nation’s founding principles and the generations of Americans who worked to expand those ideals to include those who were originally excluded.
The visit also supports the Michigan judiciary’s 2026 focus on civic engagement and judicial outreach, encouraging greater public understanding of the courts and the Constitution while inspiring civic participation among future generations.
The Freedom Plane National Tour, presented at The Henry Ford as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, provides visitors with a rare opportunity to experience historic founding documents that continue to influence American democracy. The Jackson Home further illustrates how the pursuit of liberty and equal justice has evolved throughout the nation’s history and underscores the ongoing responsibility to preserve and protect those principles for generations to come.
Justices of the Michigan Supreme Court visited The Henry Ford on Tuesday as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, touring the Freedom Plane National Tour exhibition and the newly-restored Jackson Home to reflect on the enduring principles of constitutional democracy, the rule of law, and the continuing pursuit of civil rights.
The visit connected two defining chapters of American history. The Freedom Plane exhibition features some of the nation’s most significant founding documents, while the Jackson Home—recently relocated and restored at Greenfield Village—served as a meeting place where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders planned the Selma-to-Montgomery marches and advanced efforts that helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
“As our nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, we celebrate not only America’s founding, but also the generations of people who have worked to ensure that the promises of liberty, equality, and justice are extended to all,” said Chief Justice Megan K. Cavanagh. “The founding documents remind us that the rule of law remains just as essential today as it was 250 years ago. Courts serve as the bridge between our nation’s founding principles and their application today, ensuring that constitutional rights remain meaningful for every person.”
Throughout the visit, the justices reflected on how the nation’s founding ideals continue to shape the work of the judiciary.
For 250 years, courts have played a vital role in protecting the rights and liberties of the people by interpreting the Constitution and ensuring equal justice under the law. Visiting both the Freedom Plane exhibition and the Jackson Home offered a broader perspective on the American story—one that recognizes both the nation’s founding principles and the generations of Americans who worked to expand those ideals to include those who were originally excluded.
The visit also supports the Michigan judiciary’s 2026 focus on civic engagement and judicial outreach, encouraging greater public understanding of the courts and the Constitution while inspiring civic participation among future generations.
The Freedom Plane National Tour, presented at The Henry Ford as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, provides visitors with a rare opportunity to experience historic founding documents that continue to influence American democracy. The Jackson Home further illustrates how the pursuit of liberty and equal justice has evolved throughout the nation’s history and underscores the ongoing responsibility to preserve and protect those principles for generations to come.
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