Friends of Ford House are invited to enjoy daily access to the grounds, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. until sunset. Please note that some dates may be unavailable or have shortened hours for Friends Walks due to estate programming.

Friends of Ford House are invited to enjoy daily access to the grounds, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. until sunset. Please note that some dates may be unavailable or that hours for Friends Walks may be shortened due to estate programming. Please note that dates and times are subject to change.

Dates Event Change in schedule
Saturday, May 17 Mutt March Friends Walks are open from 3 p.m. to sunset.
Sunday, June 15 EyesOn Design No Friends Walks are available.
Tuesday, June 17 Sigma Gamma Friends Walks are open from 3 p.m. to sunset.
Wednesday, June 18 Legacy on the Lake Friends Walks are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 28 Gather in the Garden Friends Walks are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, July 18 Outdoor Summer Concert Friends Walks are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 Lake Fest Friends Walks are open from 3 p.m. to sunset.
Thursday, August 7 Shakespeare Stroll Friends Walks are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, August 15 Outdoor Summer Concerts Friends Walks are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 6 Story Festival Friends Walks are open from 3 p.m. to sunset.
Friday, September 12 Outdoor Summer Concerts Friends Walks are open from 3 p.m. to sunset.
Sunday, September 14 Pooch Prance Friends Walks are open from 3 p.m. to sunset.
Saturday, October 4 Harvest Day Friends Walks are open from 5 p.m. to sunset.
Saturday, October 18 Little Goblins Friends Walks are open from 3 p.m. to sunset.
Saturday, November 30 Home for the Holidays Preview Friends Walks are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 22 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) Home for the Holidays Friends Walks are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Purchase or Renew Your Friendship

Friendships expire after one year, at the end of the month of purchase. For example, if you purchased your Friendship on April 1, 2024, your Friendship will expire on April 30, 2025. Click below to purchase, renew, or gift a Friendship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are several "How To" tutorials as you navigate our Friendship portal. For questions about Friends of Ford House, please contact friendship@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222.

Book A Photography Session at Ford House

Capture Your Special Moment

The estate provides the perfect backdrop for photography, from family and newborn photos, engagements to bride-and-groom portraits, high school senior and prom photos, and more.

Special Thanks

Ford House is grateful for the generous support of Ford Motor Company Fund 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.