Preservation Guided Tour (Carpentry)

Monday, May 11 2026
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Grounds

  • Age Range: Adults
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Preservation Guided Tour (Carpentry)

Presented in celebration of Preservation Month

Preservation Tour

A Friends of Ford House Exclusive

May is Preservation Month—join us for our Members-Only Preservation Tour.

This special tour highlights carpentry, featuring the historic Drying Yard door restoration project completed in 2025. Join Rebecca Torsell, Director of Historic Preservation, and Brad Kempski, a carpenter with 29 years of experience.

Guests will learn the difference between old growth and new growth wood, explore when to repair versus replace, and get an overview of common carpentry repairs and tools. Following the tour, there will be time for questions about your own home.

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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Date
Monday, May 11 2026
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Location
Grounds

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out of an abundance of caution due to air quality from Canadian wildfires currently affecting Southeast Michigan.

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