The Ford Family Story
See Cherished family memories come alive through video and mementos in our Ford Family Story exhibition in the Visitor Center.
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Special Hours for May 18
Ford House will host the Michigan Humane Mutt March on Saturday, May 18. The Continental will open at 11 a.m. and guests will enter through North Gate for their reservation. House tours and ground walks will begin at 2 p.m.
Family Life
Edsel and Eleanor Ford enjoyed a sweet and loving marriage and were doting and attentive parents to their children Henry II, Benson, Josephine, and William Clay.
They enjoyed a warm and affectionate family life, full of quality time spent together. Here at Ford House, they watched movies together, swam in the pool, celebrated birthdays, played squash and tennis, or went out on Lake St. Clair on Edsel’s boats. Edsel and Eleanor loved to give gifts to their children and take them to sporting events. Family vacations were frequent – to Maine, to Florida, and even trips to Europe. Edsel would bring his camera and take photos and movies of his family.
When the children grew up and went off to school, the family would write letters to each other frequently. Once Eleanor’s children were grown and married, they would visit often and bring their children to visit “Granny” and play here on the estate.
Josephine and Bill Ford, 1930
Special Thanks
Ford House is grateful for the generous support of Ford Motor Company Fund and helping us fulfill our educational mission and making Ford House more accessible to our community.
About Ford House
Ford House is a 501c3 nonprofit and National Historic Landmark. Experience the historic family home of Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. Visitors from all over the world come to wander, wonder, and explore the beauty of this 1928 National Historic Landmark and uncover a unique piece of the American automotive story in metro Detroit. Learn more below.