Bringing the Jackson Home to Greenfield Village
In 2023 The Henry Ford acquired the Jackson Home from the home's owner, Jawana Jackson, who asked The Henry Ford to acquire, relocate and elevate this historic house, giving it an enduring home in Greenfield Village. Jawana Jackson and The Henry Ford share a vision of preserving and sharing the legacy of this house — seeking to raise its profile and bring it to the attention of new audiences across the nation and around the world — and to share its inspiring stories, bringing the past forward and helping shape a brighter future for generations to come. Moving the Jackson Home from Selma, Alabama, to Greenfield Village will be a multiyear effort for The Henry Ford.
 | "I am honored to partner with The Henry Ford to enhance the visitor experience with the addition of the Jackson Home at Greenfield Village. This historic private residence will now be included among other nationally significant homes and artifacts which represent America's commitment to justice, peace and freedom for all." |
In fall of 2023 the contents of the home were carefully removed for conservation, and the structure was taken apart and loaded onto trailers to make the monumental 1,060-mile move to Michigan.
In 2024 The Henry Ford team placed the house in Greenfield Village which required preparing a site, laying a new foundation, positioning and reassembling the house, replacing the roof, repairing floors and walls, connecting electrical and plumbing systems, installing central heating and air-conditioning, and adding fire protection and security systems.
The home will join the village's Porches & Parlors district. It will be located on Maple Lane between the George Washington Carver Memorial and the William Holmes McGuffey Birthplace.
As the home is relocated to its new permanent residence, The Henry Ford vows to create innovative programming, bringing this structure to life for in-person visitors and online learners around the world. For more information and future announcements regarding this initiative, sign up to receive emails from The Henry Ford, and follow us on our social media channels for more updates.
