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Restored shoreline along Ford Cove at Ford House, with felled trees placed in the water for habitat, native plantings, and a new path visible along the bank.

Ford House Opens Nearly a Mile of Restored Lake St. Clair Shoreline to the Public

  • Today, Ford House opens nearly one mile of restored Lake St. Clair shoreline to the public for the first time,...
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Aerial view of hundreds of guests seated on the lawn at Ford House's Outdoor Summer Concert Series, surrounded by mature trees with Lake St. Clair visible in the background on a summer evening.

Ford House’s 2026 Outdoor Summer Concert Series Is Back, and This Year We’re Doing Something New

  • Last summer, nearly 5,000 guests filled the lawn of the Main Residence for the largest crowds in the history of...
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Visitors walk along a winding path through tall trees and bright spring greenery at Ford House on a sunny day, with the historic Playhouse visible in the distance.

Ford House Hosts Community Appreciation Day on April 11

  • Every spring, Ford House offers free admission to anyone who wants to walk through its gates. Community Appreciation Day on...
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An aerial view of active construction along Ford Cove at Ford House, with a yellow excavator breaking ground near the icy shoreline, orange safety fencing lining the path, the Ford House shuttle bus rounding a curve, and bare winter trees framing the scene.

Healing the Shoreline: A Construction Update from Ford House

  • Construction is underway along Ford Cove and Bird Island as Phase 2 of our nationally significant Shoreline Restoration Project takes...
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Two champagne glasses with golden ribbon and festive lights against a dark background, used to introduce Ford House 2026 Events and upcoming seasonal programs.

Ford House Announces 2026 Season Featuring Concerts, Family Programs, and Holiday Traditions

  • Ford House is gearing up for a vibrant 2026 season filled with concerts on the water, family friendly celebrations, immersive...
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Home for the Holidays at Ford House Returns With Quiet Elegance, New Route, and Mistletoe Market

  • Home for the Holidays at Ford House returns this season with an expanded schedule, a new walking route, live carolers,...
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Children play on a large haystack during Harvest Day at Ford House, surrounded by fall activities and families enjoying the sunny outdoor festival.

Ford House’s Largest-Ever Harvest Day Brings Fall Family Fun, Wetland Boardwalk Opening, and Community Giving to Grosse Pointe Shores Sept. 27

  • Celebrate the return of fall at Ford House’s biggest-ever Harvest Day on Sept. 27! Enjoy 60+ vendors, pony rides, a...
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Meet the Chef: Ray Zaidan

  • Meet the Chef: Ray ZaidanExecutive Event Chef at The Continental, Ford House Chef Ray brings heart, heritage, and serious flavor...
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Construction progress on an elevated boardwalk through the wooded wetland near Ford House's Visitor Center, with black support beams and pink construction markers rising from muddy ground and reflective water, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.

Laying the Groundwork (Above Ground): Our Elevated Wetland Boardwalk Is on the Way

  • Ford House is building an elevated boardwalk through its wooded wetlands as part of a multi-year shoreline restoration. This new...
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Ford House Unveils Extraordinary 2025 Lineup

  • Ford House, the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford located in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, is thrilled to announce...
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Ford House and The Continental will remain closed on Friday, July 17

out of an abundance of caution due to air quality from Canadian wildfires currently affecting Southeast Michigan.

Guests with tickets or reservations will be contacted directly by our Visitor Experience team. Thank you for your understanding. The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers comes first.

We will resume normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, July 18.

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