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Home for the Holidays Poetry Program - Call for young poets!

🎉 Ford House is celebrating the arts and giving back this holiday season! In honor of the Ford family's legacy, we’re inviting students (ages 12-18) to submit poems on the theme “Home for the Holidays” for a chance to be published in a special chapbook during Home for the Holidays at Ford House. Not only will your poem be shared with visitors, but Ford House will also make a contribution to The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods—and we encourage YOU to join us in supporting this wonderful cause!

Learn About Our Education Programs

From tours to trivia night! Our education programs are perfect for the entire family.

Ford Cove Project

Ford House, the historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, is teaming up with the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a project to restore disappearing wildlife habitats along the shoreline of Ford Cove on Lake St. Clair — part of Michigan’s Great Lakes waterway.

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Grounds Pass

Jan 2 — Dec 31

Nature & Outdoors , Tours & Explorations

8 a.m. to Sunset

Stroll through the grounds and gardens, marvel at the beautiful architecture, and soak in the open spaces and wooded areas, all at your own pace.
House + Grounds Pass

May 7 — Dec 31

Tours & Explorations

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Explore the lakeside estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford and their four children at your own pace in this exploration of the estate.
Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour

Sep 24 — Dec 31

Behind-the-Scenes , Families & Children , Tours & Explorations

Varies, see below

This unique guided tour takes you on a behind-the-scenes exploration of Ford House.
Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (Holiday Period)

Sep 24 — Dec 31

Behind-the-Scenes , Families & Children , Tours & Explorations

Varies, see below

This unique guided tour takes you on a behind-the-scenes exploration of Ford House. These dates fall during the peak holiday season.
Ford House After Dark (SOLD OUT)

Oct 10 — Dec 12

Adult Experiences , Behind-the-Scenes , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Tours & Explorations

Thursday, October 10 and December 12 at 7:30 p.m.

This event is now sold out. We encourage you to check out our other fun events!
Storytime: A Walk in the Forest

Nov 5 — Nov 26

Education , Families & Children

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Unlock the power of imagination with Storytime at Ford House! Immerse your little ones in a world of creativity and wonder as we delve into "A Walk in the Forest" by Maria Dek.
Invisible Labor: The History of Women Domestic Workers - Exhibition Opening Reception

Nov 14

Education , Families & Children , Nature & Outdoors , Shopping

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join us for the exhibition's opening reception on Thursday, November 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and celebrate the incredible efforts of the next generation of historians as they bring these women’s voices to life. Don't miss this powerful exploration of a vital piece of our collective past.
Maker Studio: Beginner Basket Weaving (SOLD OUT)

Nov 16

Adult Experiences , Art & Art Making , Education

November 16 at 9 a.m.

Join us as we learn all about basket weaving. This beginner-level project will include all the supplies and instruction.
Maker Studio: Harvest Basket (SOLD OUT)

Nov 16

Adult Experiences , Art & Art Making , Education

November 16 at 1 p.m.

Learn how to make a larger Harvest-style basket in time for the holiday season. All the tools and instructions will be included at this Maker Studio.
Holiday Main Residence Guided Tour

Nov 29 — Dec 31

Holidays , Tours & Explorations

Various Dates in November - December

Enjoy festive holiday decorations and learn about Ford family traditions during a tour of their historic home.
Home for the Holidays at Ford House

Nov 30 — Dec 22

Families & Children , Holidays , Nature & Outdoors

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Experience the enchantment of the holidays with this new wintery event!
Blood Drive

Dec 2

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Once a blood donor, always a lifesaver.
Accessible Main Residence Guided Holiday Tour

Dec 3 — Dec 17

Accessibility , Holidays , Tours & Explorations

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Designed for all, this experience ensures everyone can explore the wonders of Ford House making this holiday experience accessible to everyone.
Coffee with Collections

Dec 5

Adult Experiences , Behind-the-Scenes , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Friends of Ford House Featured Event , Lectures, Talks, & Demonstrations

10:30 a.m.

☕ Friends of Ford House, come enjoy some morning coffee with our Collections staff, who preserve and maintain the historical elements of Ford House.
Cookies with Santa

Dec 7 — Dec 21

Families & Children , Holidays

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Santa will make his annual stop at Ford House to visit your children! This year, children will meet Santa by the fireplace in the lakeside St. Clair Room!
Brunch with Santa

Dec 8 — Dec 22

Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Families & Children , Holidays

10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Have breakfast with Santa this holiday season at Ford House in our Lake Shore room.
Holiday Tea and Tour

Dec 15

Adult Experiences , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Holidays , Tours & Explorations

11 a.m.

Savor the enchantment of the season with a cup of cheer at Ford House!
Mistletoe Mingle

Dec 19

Adult Experiences , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Holidays

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with a night out at Ford House. Enjoy drinks, light refreshments, and entertainment in our Lake Shore room.