BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.37.0//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fordhouse.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:Ford House X-WR-CALDESC:Experience the Wonder of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5c08322f5911832e1f2a2f2f5e7de7d6@fordhouse.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T130000 DTSTAMP:20251212T115521Z RDATE;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T120000,20250806T120000,20250806T130000,20250806T140000,20250807T120000,20250807T130000,20250807T140000,20250808T120000,20250808T130000,20250808T140000,20250809T120000,20250809T130000,20250809T140000,20250810T120000,20250810T130000,20250810T140000,20250812T120000,20250812T130000,20250812T140000,20250813T120000,20250813T130000,20250813T140000,20250814T120000,20250814T130000,20250814T140000,20250815T120000,20250815T130000,20250815T140000,20250816T120000,20250816T130000,20250816T140000,20250817T120000,20250817T130000,20250817T140000,20250819T120000,20250819T130000,20250819T140000,20250820T120000,20250820T130000,20250820T140000,20250821T120000,20250821T130000,20250821T140000,20250822T120000,20250822T130000,20250822T140000,20250823T120000,20250823T130000,20250823T140000,20250824T120000,20250824T130000,20250824T140000,20250826T120000,20250826T130000,20250826T140000,20250827T120000,20250827T130000,20250827T140000,20250828T120000,20250828T130000,20250828T140000,20250829T120000,20250829T130000,20250829T140000,20250830T120000,20250830T130000,20250830T140000,20250831T120000,20250831T130000,20250831T140000 CREATED:20251212 LAST-MODIFIED:20260919 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Main Residence Guided Tour DESCRIPTION:Main Residence Guided Tour\nAugust 2025\nThe Main Residence ( https://fordhouse.org/the-estate/the-house ) Guided Tour at Ford House invites you into the heart of the Ford family’s historic 1928 estate. This one-hour guided experience takes you through Eleanor and Edsel Ford’s lakeside home — a warm and welcoming retreat designed in the storybook English Cotswold style.\nThe Main Residence offers an elegant blend of comfort, craftsmanship, and creativity, built as a private sanctuary for Edsel, Eleanor, and their four children. Every room reflects the couple’s refined taste, love of the arts, and dedication to thoughtful design. With its intricate details and original furnishings, the home has remained nearly unchanged since the family moved in.\n Museums for All and Military Visitors\n You may purchase tickets at our Visitor Center’s Admission Desk. A valid ID is required. To place tickets on hold, please call us at 313-884-4222.\n Planning a 4 p.m. Tour\n Guests booking the 4 p.m. tour should plan to visit the other buildings open to visitors before the tour begins. Those buildings close once the 4 p.m. tour ends.\n \nWhat You’ll Experience\nOn the Main Residence Guided Tour, your tour guide will lead you through beautifully preserved rooms filled with the Ford family’s personal touches. Highlights include:\n\n\nThe Library, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and rich wood paneling\n\n\nThe Drawing Room, where the Fords hosted intimate gatherings\n\n\nBedrooms and private spaces that reveal a more personal side of the family’s life\n\n\nYou’ll hear stories of Edsel, Eleanor, and their children — Henry II, Benson, Josephine, and William — as you explore their home. From curated artwork to custom furnishings, every object reflects the cultural and historical influence of one of America’s most iconic families.\n \nKnow Before You Go\n\nThe Main Residence Guided Tour lasts approximately 50 minutes and includes multiple staircases and narrow corridors. Due to the home’s historic nature, this tour may not be accessible for guests with limited mobility. If you need assistance or have questions about accessibility ( https://fordhouse.org/visit/visitor-accessibility/ ), please contact us in advance — we’re happy to help plan your visit.\nAdvance reservations are strongly encouraged, as tours often sell out. Walk-in availability is not guaranteed.\n \nEnhance Your Visit\nYour ticket also includes access to Ford House’s beautiful estate grounds and auxiliary buildings. After your tour, we invite you to continue exploring:\n\n\nThe gardens, waterfront paths, and natural landscapes\n\n\nHistoric outbuildings like the Playhouse and Garage\n\n\nThree exhibitions in the Visitor Center\n\n\nDining at The Continental or The Speedster\n\n\nUnique gifts and keepsakes at The Shop at Ford House\n\n\nEvery visit to Ford House offers something new — whether it’s your first time or a return trip.\n \nWhy Take This Tour?\nThe Main Residence Guided Tour isn’t just a look at a beautiful home — it’s a journey through personal history, timeless design, and an American legacy. With insights from knowledgeable tour guides and the opportunity to see rooms untouched by time, this tour is one of the most memorable ways to experience the spirit of the Ford family.\nBook your tour today and discover the stories behind one of Michigan’s most beloved historic homes.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nNext Occurrences\n\n\n \n Saturday, August 23, 2025\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Saturday, August 23, 2025\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Sunday, August 24, 2025\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Sunday, August 24, 2025\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Sunday, August 24, 2025\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Tuesday, August 26, 2025\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Tuesday, August 26, 2025\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Tuesday, August 26, 2025\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Wednesday, August 27, 2025\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Wednesday, August 27, 2025\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Wednesday, August 27, 2025\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Thursday, August 28, 2025\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Thursday, August 28, 2025\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Thursday, August 28, 2025\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Friday, August 29, 2025\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Friday, August 29, 2025\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Friday, August 29, 2025\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Saturday, August 30, 2025\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Saturday, August 30, 2025\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Saturday, August 30, 2025\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Sunday, August 31, 2025\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Sunday, August 31, 2025\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n \n Sunday, August 31, 2025\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n \n \n\n URL:https://fordhouse.org/events/main-residence-guided-tour/ CATEGORIES:Tours & Guided Experiences LOCATION:Main Residence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fordhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Main-Residence-Guided-Tour-Hero-NEW.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR