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Eleanor's Birthday Tea and Tour
On Sale dates
- Friends of Ford House Advance Sale: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10 a.m.
- Public Tickets Sale: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10 a.m.
DATE: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: Services at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
AGE RANGE: All ages
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
Step into the world of Eleanor Ford and celebrate her birthday in timeless elegance at Ford House. This exclusive event invites you to experience the refined lifestyle of the Ford family with an indulgent tea service, followed by an intimate exploration of their historic home.
Inspired by Eleanor’s love for gracious hospitality, enjoy a lavish three-tiered tea featuring delicate finger sandwiches, warm, freshly baked scones, and exquisite desserts, perfectly paired with a selection of fine teas. Afterward, take a self-guided tour of the magnificent Main Residence, where every room tells a story of Eleanor’s keen eye for art, architecture, and design.
Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this beloved estate and uncover the legacy of a woman who shaped its character and spirit.
Due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions or menu substitutions. Read more about Eleanor Ford’s life and legacy here.
About the Artists:
Florella Strings is an emerging Detroit-based duo. Violinist Carla Rivers-Johnson and cellist Jasmine James combine to create and share a quintessential blended experience, fusing their extensive classical training with naturally embodied energy and soul. Rivers-Johnson and James have more than 25 years of performance experience and have played with and for many notable figures, including Andrea Bocelli, Kisma Jordan, Marie Osmond, Rosa Parks, Icewear Vezzo, Transiberian Orchestra, The Eagles, and The Illharmonic Orchestra.
What to wear?
It’s a great excuse to wear your favorite hat or party dress, but you may want to wear shoes comfortable enough to walk the grounds and up and down stairs.
POP-UP SHOPS:
Select local vendors will be on-site in the Cove outside of the Lake Shore Room, offering unique and delightful shopping opportunities during the tea. Plus, don’t forget to visit The Shop at Ford House to find the perfect holiday gift!
ADMISSIONS:
- Friends of Ford House: $60
- Public: $72
Accessibility Information:
At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.
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Accessibility
At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.
Thank you to Ford Philanthropy
Ford House is grateful for the generous support of Ford Philanthropy 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. Now a National Historic Landmark, 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.