Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies

Drawing exclusively from The Henry Ford's collections, Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies explores the deep connections between textiles and our shared history. Through five enduring American values — liberty, practicality, inventiveness, abundance and individualism — this exhibition reveals how fabric shapes who we are as a people and a nation, presented as part of The Henry Ford's America: 250 Years in the Making commemoration.

Exhibition Programming

Daily, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Outside The Gallery by General Motors

Get creative and design your own fashions inspired by Fabric of America.

Friday, June 26, 1 p.m.

Outside The Gallery by General Motors

Go behind the scenes of Fabric of America and discover the art and science of exhibit costume mounting. Join Kate Herron, Associate Conservator of Clothing and Textiles, and Julia Fahling, Conservation Specialist, as they share how custom forms were created to support and display more than 60 historic ensembles spanning 250 years of American fashion. Learn how conservation expertise helps bring these remarkable stories to life while preserving them for future generations.

Fridays: July 10, August 7, September 4, 1-3 p.m.

Outside The Gallery by General Motors

Ever wondered how the clothing worn throughout Greenfield Village is made? Meet the talented team from The Henry Ford's Clothing Studio and discover how they research, design and create historically inspired garments. Learn how fashion from the past is carefully interpreted and re-created to help tell authentic stories of American life and innovation.

Sunday, July 12, Saturday, August 1, and Saturday, August 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Outside The Gallery by General Motors

Unleash your creativity through hands-on crafting activities inspired by Fabric of America and the innovators who shaped American fashion.