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Once Upon a Tea: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Lake Shore Room (Visitor Center)

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On Sale dates

  • Friends of Ford House Advance Sale: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10 a.m.
  • Public Tickets Sale: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10 a.m.

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Time: Service at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

AGE RANGE: All

ABOUT THE Event:

Step into the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland at Ford House’s Once Upon a Tea: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! Perfect for children and families, this tea party offers a relaxed, fun-filled twist on the traditional tea experience. Held in the Lake Shore Room on the second floor of the Visitor Center, this enchanting space overlooks Ford Cove and will be decorated in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland theme to transport you into the heart of the story.

Enjoy an array of kid-friendly pastries and delicious bites, perfect for little appetites, as you sip on tea or juice in the company of beloved characters from Alice in Wonderland. Join Alice and her friends from Wonderland as they mingle and delight guests with playful banter and photo opportunities. It’s a tea party full of whimsy, imagination, and wonder, where no one will be late for tea!

Admission:

  • Table for Two: 
    • Friend of Ford House: $TBD
    • Public: $TBD
  • Table for Three: 
    • Friend of Ford House: $TBD
    • Public: $TBD
  • Table for Four: 
    • Friend of Ford House: $TBD
    • Public: $TBD
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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.