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Special Hours - Saturday, October 5

Harvest Day is Saturday, October 6 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Friends can begin their walk at 6PM, with last entry at 6:30 p.m. Grounds are open 6 p.m. - Sunset.

Learn About Our Education Programs

From tours to trivia night! Our education programs are perfect for the entire family.

Ford Cove Project

Ford House, the historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, is teaming up with the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a project to restore disappearing wildlife habitats along the shoreline of Ford Cove on Lake St. Clair — part of Michigan’s Great Lakes waterway.

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Grounds Pass

Jan 2 — Dec 31

Nature & Outdoors , Tours & Explorations

8 a.m. to Sunset

Stroll through the grounds and gardens, marvel at the beautiful architecture, and soak in the open spaces and wooded areas, all at your own pace.
House + Grounds Pass

May 7 — Dec 31

Tours & Explorations

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Explore the lakeside estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford and their four children at your own pace in this exploration of the estate.
Autumn Landscape Guided Tour

Sep 24 — Nov 27

Nature & Outdoors , Tours & Explorations

Varies

Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with our Autumn Landscape Guided Tour!
Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour

Sep 24 — Dec 31

Behind-the-Scenes , Families & Children , Tours & Explorations

Varies, see below

This unique guided tour takes you on a behind-the-scenes exploration of Ford House.
Storytime: The Camping Trip

Oct 1 — Oct 29

Education , Families & Children

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Get ready for an adventure with this month's Storytime! We're heading to the great outdoors with "The Camping Trip" by Jennifer K. Mann.
Trivia Night at Ford House

Oct 3 — Nov 7

Adult Experiences , Education

Thursday, October 3 and November 7 at 6 p.m.

Get ready to flex your brainpower and test your knowledge in a night of trivia, where laughter and learning collide!
Harvest Day

Oct 5

Education , Families & Children , Nature & Outdoors , Shopping

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Kickstarting the season is Harvest Day! Donuts, market vendors, farm animals, and more!
Ford House After Dark (SOLD OUT)

Oct 10 — Dec 12

Adult Experiences , Behind-the-Scenes , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Tours & Explorations

Thursday, October 10 and December 12 at 7:30 p.m.

This event is now sold out. We encourage you to check out our other fun events!
Bird Walk

Oct 12 — Oct 26

Adult Experiences , Education , Nature & Outdoors

8 a.m.

Engage in a stroll through the picturesque Ford House grounds, where each outing offers the chance for a unique experience to see many birds.
Little Goblins 🍭

Oct 19

Families & Children , Holidays , Nature & Outdoors

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Calling all Little Goblins! Enjoy trick-or-treating stops, photo ops, and a haunt-free wagon ride.
🔎 Murder Mystery Dinner (SOLD OUT)

Oct 25 — Nov 1

Adult Experiences , Holidays

October 25 and November 1 at 6 p.m.

On Friday, October 25 and November 1, at 6 p.m., step into a scene straight out of a noir novel in the Lake Shore Room, where the view of Ford Cove is only matched by the intrigue of our murder mystery!
Family Workshop: Fused Glass Ornaments

Nov 2

Education , Families & Children

Saturday, November 2 at 11 a.m.

Visit Ford House to get in the holiday spirit! At this hour-long workshop, join glass art studio, Fired and Fused as they teach us how to make holiday and winter themed fused glass ornaments.
Storytime: A Walk in the Forest

Nov 5 — Nov 26

Education , Families & Children

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Unlock the power of imagination with Storytime at Ford House! Immerse your little ones in a world of creativity and wonder as we delve into "A Walk in the Forest" by Maria Dek.
Maker Studio: Beginner Basket Weaving

Nov 16

Adult Experiences , Art & Art Making , Education

November 16 at 9 a.m.

Join us as we learn all about basket weaving. This beginner-level project will include all the supplies and instruction.
Maker Studio: Harvest Basket

Nov 16

Adult Experiences , Art & Art Making , Education

November 16 at 1 p.m.

Learn how to make a larger Harvest-style basket in time for the holiday season. All the tools and instructions will be included at this Maker Studio.
Holiday Main Residence Guided Tour

Nov 29 — Dec 31

Holidays , Tours & Explorations

Various Dates in November - December

Enjoy festive holiday decorations and learn about Ford family traditions during a tour of their historic home.
Home for the Holidays at Ford House

Nov 30 — Dec 22

Families & Children , Holidays , Nature & Outdoors

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Experience the enchantment of the holidays with this new wintery event!
Blood Drive

Dec 2

Adult Experiences , Friends of Ford House Featured Event

March 25 - December 2

Join us in an act of kindness that saves lives! Your participation in the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Ford House is an invaluable contribution to our community’s well-being.
Accessible Main Residence Guided Holiday Tour

Dec 3 — Dec 17

Accessibility , Holidays , Tours & Explorations

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Designed for all, this experience ensures everyone can explore the wonders of Ford House making this holiday experience accessible to everyone.
Coffee with Collections

Dec 5

Adult Experiences , Behind-the-Scenes , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Friends of Ford House Featured Event , Lectures, Talks, & Demonstrations

10:30 a.m.

☕ Friends of Ford House, come enjoy some morning coffee with our Collections staff, who preserve and maintain the historical elements of Ford House.
Cookies with Santa

Dec 7 — Dec 21

Families & Children , Holidays

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Santa will make his annual stop at Ford House to visit your children! This year, children will meet Santa by the fireplace in the lakeside St. Clair Room!
Brunch with Santa

Dec 8 — Dec 22

Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Families & Children , Holidays

10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Have breakfast with Santa this holiday season at Ford House in our Lake Shore room.
Holiday Tea and Tour

Dec 15

Adult Experiences , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Holidays , Tours & Explorations

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Savor the enchantment of the season with a cup of cheer at Ford House!
Mistletoe Mingle

Dec 19

Adult Experiences , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Holidays

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with a night out at Ford House. Enjoy drinks, light refreshments, and entertainment in our Lake Shore room.