National Archives brings historic documents to Michigan for America’s 250th

Nine original documents from the National Archives were transported to the Detroit area aboard the "Freedom Plane" as part of a nationwide tour.

(CNN)- As the United States continues celebrating its 250th anniversary, some of the nation’s most treasured historical documents have arrived in Michigan for a special public exhibition.

Nine original documents from the National Archives were transported to the Detroit area aboard the “Freedom Plane” as part of a nationwide tour commemorating America’s semiquincentennial.

The exhibit opens Thursday at The Henry Ford in Dearborn and runs through July 26. Admission is free.

Among the featured artifacts are a William Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Association, the Treaty of Paris and the Senate markup of the Bill of Rights.

Organizers say the documents rarely leave the National Archives, making the traveling exhibit a unique opportunity for the public to view pieces of American history up close.

Dearborn is the second-to-last stop on the national tour, which has also included Atlanta, Los Angeles and Miami. Officials say the exhibit is designed to bring history directly to communities as the nation marks its 250th birthday.