Santa and Mrs. Claus Are Kicking Off “Christmas in July” at Ford House

On Tuesday, July 25, at 12 p.m., Ford House will kick off “Christmas in July” with a special experience featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus. Arriving at the historic estate in their red Ford Mustang convertible, the beloved Christmas couple will spread holiday cheer as they announce Ford House’s new winter holiday event, “Home for the Holidays at Ford House”.

“Home for the Holidays at Ford House” is a new winter experience, combining the best features from several years of Christmas programming. From November 24 to December 31, visitors will enjoy a brilliantly lit evening walk throughout the historic estate with glittering white lights surrounding them. Additionally, guests will be able to explore the first floor of the Main Residence and marvel at its understated elegance, a look inspired by Eleanor Ford’s tastes and wishes.

“We are so thrilled to bring this new event to our guests,” says Mary Ann Bauman, Ford House Public Events and Engagement Manager. “Our guests have shared their favorite moments from previous years, and we’ve gathered those together to make ‘Home for the Holidays at Ford House’ a truly magical experience the longtime visitors and first-time guests will all enjoy.”

The Christmas in July kick-off begins at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, outside the Ford House Main Residence. Tickets to this ceremony are free, but reservations are recommended. Visitors and media can sign up to attend by visiting www.fordhouse.org/christmasinjuly.

Tickets to “Home for the Holidays at Ford House” go on sale to Ford House members at 12:30 p.m. in person on July 25 at the Visitor Center and then online the next morning. Tickets for the public go on sale on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

About Ford House

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and National Historic Landmark dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Ford Family. Ford House is located at 1100 Lake Shore Rd. in Grosse Pointe Shores. The historic lakeside estate was the family home of Edsel Ford – Henry and Clara Ford’s only son – where he lived with his wife Eleanor and their children beginning in 1928. Since 1978, Ford House has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to share Eleanor Ford’s vision of preserving the estate for future generations through interpretive tours, family activities, lectures, exhibits, gardens, and grounds events. It inspires, educates, and engages visitors through the exploration of its unique connections to art, design, history, and the environment while celebrating family traditions and community relationships. For more information, visit www.fordhouse.org or call (313) 884- 4222, and connect with Ford House on Facebook and Instagram.