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Ford House

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1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236

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Dog Days of Summer
Thu, Jul 30, 20264:00 AM
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Dog Days of Summer Dog lovers, rejoice. For one special summer week, Ford House welcomes you and your four-legged companions to explore the estate together during Dog Days of Summer.From Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to sunset, leashed dogs are invited to join their humans on the scenic grounds of Ford House. Enjoy peaceful walks along tree-lined paths, through gardens and open meadows, and beside the shoreline of Lake St. Clair, taking in the sights, sounds, and seasonal beauty of the es

🌳 Grounds Admission
Thu, Jul 30, 20264:00 AM
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Grounds Admission Grounds Admission invites you to explore the historic Ford House estate at your own pace, immersing yourself in thoughtfully designed landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces that reflect Eleanor Ford’s vision of harmony between nature and architecture. Your visit includes access to the estate’s scenic grounds, ornamental gardens, and select historic outbuildings, including Josephine’s Playhouse, the Recreation Building, and other spaces that offer a glimpse into daily life on

Jensen Kahn Classrooms (Visitor Center)
Thu, Jul 30, 20266:30 AM
🏡 House + Grounds Admission
Thu, Jul 30, 20267:00 AM
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House + Grounds Admission Step inside the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford and explore the surrounding estate with a House + Grounds Admission ticket. House + Grounds Admission offers a self-paced visit through the Main Residence, where architecture, art, and personal history come together in a thoughtfully preserved 1928 home. As you move room by room, you will encounter original furnishings, handcrafted details, and works of art that reflect the Ford family’s values, interests, and

Food Tales: Enemy Pie
Thu, Jul 30, 202610:30 AM
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🌳 Grounds Admission
Fri, Jul 31, 20264:00 AM
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Grounds Admission Grounds Admission invites you to explore the historic Ford House estate at your own pace, immersing yourself in thoughtfully designed landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces that reflect Eleanor Ford’s vision of harmony between nature and architecture. Your visit includes access to the estate’s scenic grounds, ornamental gardens, and select historic outbuildings, including Josephine’s Playhouse, the Recreation Building, and other spaces that offer a glimpse into daily life on

Dog Days of Summer
Fri, Jul 31, 20264:00 AM
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Dog Days of Summer Dog lovers, rejoice. For one special summer week, Ford House welcomes you and your four-legged companions to explore the estate together during Dog Days of Summer.From Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to sunset, leashed dogs are invited to join their humans on the scenic grounds of Ford House. Enjoy peaceful walks along tree-lined paths, through gardens and open meadows, and beside the shoreline of Lake St. Clair, taking in the sights, sounds, and seasonal beauty of the es

🏡 House + Grounds Admission
Fri, Jul 31, 20267:00 AM
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House + Grounds Admission Step inside the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford and explore the surrounding estate with a House + Grounds Admission ticket. House + Grounds Admission offers a self-paced visit through the Main Residence, where architecture, art, and personal history come together in a thoughtfully preserved 1928 home. As you move room by room, you will encounter original furnishings, handcrafted details, and works of art that reflect the Ford family’s values, interests, and

Dog Days of Summer
Sat, Aug 1, 20264:00 AM
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Dog Days of Summer Dog lovers, rejoice. For one special summer week, Ford House welcomes you and your four-legged companions to explore the estate together during Dog Days of Summer.From Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to sunset, leashed dogs are invited to join their humans on the scenic grounds of Ford House. Enjoy peaceful walks along tree-lined paths, through gardens and open meadows, and beside the shoreline of Lake St. Clair, taking in the sights, sounds, and seasonal beauty of the es

🌳 Grounds Admission
Sat, Aug 1, 20264:00 AM
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Grounds Admission Grounds Admission invites you to explore the historic Ford House estate at your own pace, immersing yourself in thoughtfully designed landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces that reflect Eleanor Ford’s vision of harmony between nature and architecture. Your visit includes access to the estate’s scenic grounds, ornamental gardens, and select historic outbuildings, including Josephine’s Playhouse, the Recreation Building, and other spaces that offer a glimpse into daily life on

🏡 House + Grounds Admission
Sat, Aug 1, 20267:00 AM
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House + Grounds Admission Step inside the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford and explore the surrounding estate with a House + Grounds Admission ticket. House + Grounds Admission offers a self-paced visit through the Main Residence, where architecture, art, and personal history come together in a thoughtfully preserved 1928 home. As you move room by room, you will encounter original furnishings, handcrafted details, and works of art that reflect the Ford family’s values, interests, and

🌊 Lake Fest
Sat, Aug 1, 20269:00 AM
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Lake Fest A S.T.E.A.M.-based Learning Festival Dive into a day of exploration and hands-on discovery at Lake Fest at Ford House, a family-friendly celebration inspired by the science, nature, and creativity of Lake St. Clair. Lake Fest is designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in young learners by turning big ideas into playful, engaging experiences. Through interactive S.T.E.A.M.-based activities, children are encouraged to ask questions, explore how the lake works, and discover

Dog Days of Summer
Sun, Aug 2, 20264:00 AM
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Dog Days of Summer Dog lovers, rejoice. For one special summer week, Ford House welcomes you and your four-legged companions to explore the estate together during Dog Days of Summer.From Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to sunset, leashed dogs are invited to join their humans on the scenic grounds of Ford House. Enjoy peaceful walks along tree-lined paths, through gardens and open meadows, and beside the shoreline of Lake St. Clair, taking in the sights, sounds, and seasonal beauty of the es

🌳 Grounds Admission
Sun, Aug 2, 20264:00 AM
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Grounds Admission Grounds Admission invites you to explore the historic Ford House estate at your own pace, immersing yourself in thoughtfully designed landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces that reflect Eleanor Ford’s vision of harmony between nature and architecture. Your visit includes access to the estate’s scenic grounds, ornamental gardens, and select historic outbuildings, including Josephine’s Playhouse, the Recreation Building, and other spaces that offer a glimpse into daily life on

🏡 House + Grounds Admission
Sun, Aug 2, 20267:00 AM
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House + Grounds Admission Step inside the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford and explore the surrounding estate with a House + Grounds Admission ticket. House + Grounds Admission offers a self-paced visit through the Main Residence, where architecture, art, and personal history come together in a thoughtfully preserved 1928 home. As you move room by room, you will encounter original furnishings, handcrafted details, and works of art that reflect the Ford family’s values, interests, and

🌳 Grounds Admission
Tue, Aug 4, 20264:00 AM
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Grounds Admission Grounds Admission invites you to explore the historic Ford House estate at your own pace, immersing yourself in thoughtfully designed landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces that reflect Eleanor Ford’s vision of harmony between nature and architecture. Your visit includes access to the estate’s scenic grounds, ornamental gardens, and select historic outbuildings, including Josephine’s Playhouse, the Recreation Building, and other spaces that offer a glimpse into daily life on

Storytime: Stuck
Tue, Aug 4, 20266:30 AM
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Storytime: Stuck It started with a kite stuck in a tree. Then a ladder. Then a bucket of paint, a fire truck, the kitchen sink. This month's Storytime at Ford House features Oliver Jeffers' Stuck, followed by a stuck-themed game for little ones. Storytime is a monthly series for young readers. The same book runs every Tuesday in August, so families can drop in any week. A new title arrives each month. Best for children ages 7 and under. Tickets are free. Reservations recommended. Next Oc

🏡 House + Grounds Admission
Tue, Aug 4, 20267:00 AM
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House + Grounds Admission Step inside the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford and explore the surrounding estate with a House + Grounds Admission ticket. House + Grounds Admission offers a self-paced visit through the Main Residence, where architecture, art, and personal history come together in a thoughtfully preserved 1928 home. As you move room by room, you will encounter original furnishings, handcrafted details, and works of art that reflect the Ford family’s values, interests, and

🌳 Grounds Admission
Wed, Aug 5, 20264:00 AM
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Grounds Admission Grounds Admission invites you to explore the historic Ford House estate at your own pace, immersing yourself in thoughtfully designed landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces that reflect Eleanor Ford’s vision of harmony between nature and architecture. Your visit includes access to the estate’s scenic grounds, ornamental gardens, and select historic outbuildings, including Josephine’s Playhouse, the Recreation Building, and other spaces that offer a glimpse into daily life on

🏡 House + Grounds Admission
Wed, Aug 5, 20267:00 AM
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House + Grounds Admission Step inside the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford and explore the surrounding estate with a House + Grounds Admission ticket. House + Grounds Admission offers a self-paced visit through the Main Residence, where architecture, art, and personal history come together in a thoughtfully preserved 1928 home. As you move room by room, you will encounter original furnishings, handcrafted details, and works of art that reflect the Ford family’s values, interests, and

🌳 Grounds Admission
Thu, Aug 6, 20264:00 AM
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Grounds Admission Grounds Admission invites you to explore the historic Ford House estate at your own pace, immersing yourself in thoughtfully designed landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces that reflect Eleanor Ford’s vision of harmony between nature and architecture. Your visit includes access to the estate’s scenic grounds, ornamental gardens, and select historic outbuildings, including Josephine’s Playhouse, the Recreation Building, and other spaces that offer a glimpse into daily life on

Jensen Kahn Classrooms (Visitor Center)
Thu, Aug 6, 20266:30 AM
🏡 House + Grounds Admission
Thu, Aug 6, 20267:00 AM
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House + Grounds Admission Step inside the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford and explore the surrounding estate with a House + Grounds Admission ticket. House + Grounds Admission offers a self-paced visit through the Main Residence, where architecture, art, and personal history come together in a thoughtfully preserved 1928 home. As you move room by room, you will encounter original furnishings, handcrafted details, and works of art that reflect the Ford family’s values, interests, and

Food Tales: POP!
Thu, Aug 6, 202610:30 AM
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🎭 Shakespeare Stroll at Ford House
Thu, Aug 6, 20263:00 PM
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On Sale Dates Friends of Ford House Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. Public Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10 a.m. In collaboration with grosse pointe theatre Shakespeare Stroll Experience Shakespeare in a different setting at Shakespeare Stroll at Ford House, an outdoor co-production with Grosse Pointe Theatre. Centered around the theme “Beginnings and Endings,” scenes from Shak

Recent Past Events at Ford House

Dog Days of SummerWed, Jul 29, 2026
🌳 Grounds AdmissionWed, Jul 29, 2026
🍺 Botany & BrewsWed, Jul 29, 2026
🏡 House + Grounds AdmissionWed, Jul 29, 2026
Storytime: Through the Fairy Door (Tuesdays in July)Tue, Jul 28, 2026
Dog Days of SummerTue, Jul 28, 2026
Summer Gardens & Recreation Guided TourTue, Jul 28, 2026
🌳 Grounds AdmissionTue, Jul 28, 2026
🏡 House + Grounds AdmissionTue, Jul 28, 2026
Dog Days of SummerMon, Jul 27, 2026
🌳 Grounds AdmissionSun, Jul 26, 2026
🏡 House + Grounds AdmissionSun, Jul 26, 2026
Lake Fest at Ford HouseSat, Jul 25, 2026
🌳 Grounds AdmissionSat, Jul 25, 2026
🏡 House + Grounds AdmissionSat, Jul 25, 2026

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