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Story Festival

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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On Sale dates

  • Friends of Ford House Advance Sale: Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10 a.m.
  • Public Tickets Sale: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 10 a.m.

DATE: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

AGE RANGE: Children age 7 and younger

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join us for a magical day at Ford House as we bring beloved stories to life during our annual Story Festival. This family-friendly event celebrates the wonder of storytelling, with engaging activities for all ages. Explore immersive, themed areas inspired by your favorite tales, enjoy live performances, and participate in interactive crafts and games. Perfect for our youngest friends and their adults, Story Festival is a day of creativity, imagination, and fun. Bring the whole family to experience the enchantment of stories, right on the beautiful grounds of Ford House!

More details coming soon!

ADMISSION:

  • Friend of Ford House Adult: TBD
  • Friend of Ford House Child (4-15): $TBD
  • Public Adult: TBD
  • Public Child (4-15): TBD

VISITOR INFORMATION:
  • Respect our natural surroundings. Ford House is a national historic landmark, and we ask that you help us preserve the estate by leaving our landscaping undisturbed. Please do not climb on the berm, as it can be precarious.
  • The event is rain or shine. While we expect great weather, please come prepared, as all activities occur outdoors.
  • This experience requires walking over both even and uneven terrain. Please wear comfortable shoes and be mindful of the grounds.
  • Dogs are not permitted on the grounds during this event.
  • You must have a ticket to Story Festival to visit the property. Ford House will open to Friends and the public at 2 p.m.

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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. 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.