Michigan Supreme Court justices tour founding, civil rights exhibits at The Henry Ford

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 433

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago


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DEARBORN — History informs the judicial branch’s understanding of the law, so it was a special treat Tuesday for three Michigan Supreme Court justices to get a private guided tour of The Henry Ford, visiting the iconic launching pad for the Selma to Montgomery marches of the 1960s and pouring over the original versions of America’s foundational documents.

On the tour was Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh, Justice Kimberly Thomas and Justice Elizabeth Welch, with other …

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