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Celebrate. Remember. Preserve.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones or preserve cherished memories in the serene and picturesque Tribute Garden at Ford House.
With its butterfly house and beautifully curated spaces, this tranquil haven offers a meaningful way to honor those who have touched your life. By participating in our fundraiser, you contribute to this special place’s ongoing beauty and sustainability while creating a lasting tribute for the 2025 season.

By contributing to our Tribute Garden fundraiser, you can preserve your loved one’s name in one of several meaningful ways:

  • Tribute Garden Sign: This sign will be displayed prominently at the garden entrance, honoring your loved one’s legacy for all to see.
  • Garden Plaques: Gracefully integrated into the flower beds, each garden plaque offers a personal touch amidst the beauty of our floral displays.
  • Bench Plaques: Affixed to select benches throughout the estate, these plaques provide a peaceful spot for contemplation and remembrance.
  • Butterfly House Plaques: These are placed within the butterfly house, where the tranquil environment reflects the spirit of your tribute.

Why Donate? Your donation supports the ongoing care and enhancement of the Tribute Garden, ensuring it remains a vibrant and welcoming place for all seeking solace and inspiration. You honor your loved one by participating and contributing to Ford House’s mission of preserving and sharing its rich legacy.

Donating now ensures that your loved one’s name will be lovingly preserved in time for the 2025 season, allowing for a beautiful and lasting tribute that will bring comfort and joy to visitors for years to come.

Join Us in Creating a Lasting Legacy.
Honor your loved one with a tribute that will thrive amidst the beauty of Ford House’s Tribute Garden.

Living honorees will receive a card notifying them of the gift made in their honor. Recognition will be installed in the Tribute Garden by May 1, and donors will be invited to a garden reception on Saturday, May 3 (time TBD).

To donate and choose your tribute option, click below (coming soon) or contact our development team during business hours at (313) 453-2031. Your support helps nurture a garden of memories where peace and beauty flourish. during business hours. Contributions are good for one year, from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.

Donations to the Tribute Garden must be made by March 30, 2025.

 

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Friends of Ford House

An annual Friends of Ford House membership is a great way to enjoy all that Ford House has to offer! Enjoy discounts on tickets, dining, and shopping plus pre-sale access, exclusive events, 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. 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.