Ford to Showcase Iconic Vehicles at Union Station for America's 250th Birthday
Ford will host a free public exhibit at Washington D.C.'s Union Station from July 1–14, 2026, featuring culturally significant vehicles and artifacts.
277,000
One every 63 minutes
49 years
What Happened
Ford will host a free public exhibit at Union Station in Washington, D.C., from July 1–14, 2026, featuring culturally significant vehicles and artifacts from its 123-year history, including the Model T, Mustang, and F-Series, across seven narrative chapters celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
Ford introduces the Model T, making cars affordable for the working class.
Ford perfects the moving assembly line at Highland Park plant.
Ford produces over 277,000 jeeps and B-24 Liberator bombers for WWII.
Ford unveils the Mustang at the New York World's Fair.
One every 63 minutes
Ford's Willow Run plant produced a bomber every 63 minutes during WWII.
Why this matters
The exhibit highlights Ford's 123-year role in American history and industry, offering a free, family-friendly experience during the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Terms in This Story
- Arsenal of Democracy
- Term used to describe the collective industrial effort of U.S. companies during World War II.
- Great Migration
- The movement of over six million African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North, Midwest, and West.
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