Freedom Plane at the Henry Ford

Join us at the Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI to view documents from the Freedom Plane and experience the Henry Ford. From the Henry Ford . . . Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, the Freedom Plane National Tour will make original documents fundamental to America's founding accessible to Americans across the country as part of the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. The Henry Ford is honored to be one of eight institutions in the U.S. hosting The National Archives and Records Administration traveling exhibition. The exhibition is free to the public. Museum admission is not required. Visit Tips: As you prepare for your visit to *Documents that Forged a Nation*, please be aware that these rare national treasures have special display needs. Lighting may be lower than usual in this exhibit to preserve the documents. Food and beverages are welcome while waiting in line but will not be allowed in the display gallery. All lighting must be turned off in the gallery promptly at 5 p.m. We will not be able to offer extended viewing hours. We recommend being in line no later than 4 p.m. \#\#\# Exhibit Highlights * Original Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 1823: One of only about 50 known engraved copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed from a copperplate of the original. Commissioned by John Quincy Adams and made by engraver William J. Stone, the engraving captured the size, text, lettering, and signatures of the original document (on loan from David M. Rubenstein). * Articles of Association, 1774: Signed by all 53 delegates, the Articles of Association urged colonists to boycott British goods and was the Continental Congress's first major unified act of resistance against Britain. * George Washington's, Alexander Hamilton's, and Aaron Burr's Oaths of Allegiance, 1778: Oaths of Allegiance that all officers of the Continental Army signed during the Revolutionary War. *…