On Sale dates

  • Friends of Ford House Advance Sale: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 10 a.m.
  • Public Tickets Sale: Tuesday, June 10, 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:

Follow the yellow brick road to Ford House’s Once Upon a Tea: Emerald City Tea Party, an immersive children’s tea set in the beautifully themed Lake Shore Room. Overlooking the picturesque Ford Cove, this special tea party transports you to the magical Emerald City from The Wizard of Oz. With its vibrant, themed decor, the room will be transformed into a glittering wonderland straight from Dorothy’s journey.

Dorothy and her friends from Oz will be on hand to mingle with guests, share magical moments, and pose for memorable photos. Relax and enjoy a delightful selection of kid-friendly pastries and tasty morsels while sipping tea or juice and enjoying the stunning lake views.

It’s a tea party like no other—perfect for young adventurers and their families—where the enchanting world of Oz comes to life, and every guest feels like a friend of Dorothy!

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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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. 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.