Ford House

06/05/2026

A little drama at the dinner table never hurt. 🎭

These theatrical placemats once owned and commissioned by Josephine Ford featured Broadway classics like Guys and Dolls, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music… so honestly, Shakespeare Stroll feels right at home here.

Now it’s your turn for a little drama. Join us August 6 at 7 p.m. for Shakespeare Stroll at Ford House.

🎟️Tix on sale 6/30 for Friends of Ford House, 7/3 for public

06/04/2026

🚧 Special Announcement 🚧

Starting today, June 4–Wednesday, June 10, all guests should enter through the North Gate due to road maintenance tied to the Shoreline Restoration Project.

The Main Gate will reopen Thursday, June 11.

Please note:

• No shuttle service from the Visitor Center to the Main Residence Friday–Sunday

• On Saturday & Sunday, our staff may use golf carts to assist guests.

Thank you for your patience during these improvements.

06/02/2026

Millennials, Gen-Xers, and everyone who can't get enough of the 90's, don't miss our concert on July 10 @ 7p.

Grab tix here: https://tinyurl.com/434jhxd8

06/01/2026

Ford House began as a family home, a place Eleanor and Edsel Ford filled with love, art, and a deep belief in community. That belief still guides the institution their home became.

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility grows directly out of the Fords' love of Detroit and its people. It shapes the stories we tell, the audiences we serve, and the partnerships we build. We work to ensure that every person who walks these grounds feels seen, heard, and valued.

This Pride Month, we reaffirm that commitment plainly. Everyone belongs at Ford House.

Learn more about our mission and values at

Learn how Ford House became a destination where history, design, and nature come together on the shores of Lake St. Clair.

06/01/2026

Voting is open for Grosse Pointe News' Best of the Best 2026, and we need your help keeping our winning streak alive.

Ford House is running in six categories this year.

The Continental is up for Best All-Around Restaurant and Best Waterfront Restaurant, where our restored shoreline offers a view better than ever. The Classic Maurice Salad is up for Best Salad. Our Signature Butter Cake is running for Best Cake (warm custard-soaked sponge cake, salted caramel gelato, hot fudge, and whipped cream, for those keeping score).

The Shop at Ford House is nominated for Best Store to Buy a Wedding Gift. And Ford House is nominated for Best Public Place to Hang Out on a Rainy Day.

Voting closes June 4. Head to https://www.grossepointenews.com/best/ to cast your vote, and come back once a day to vote again. Tell your family and friends, too. Winners are announced in the July 16 edition of the Grosse Pointe News.

05/29/2026

Mmmm, who's ready for some tasty treats, tea, LIVE music from Florella Strings, and shopping with The Beaute Loft, The Spice & Tea Exchange of Grosse Pointe, and TWAL.shop?

Don't miss Eleanor’s Bday Tea & Tour on Sunday, June 14.

Get tickets here 👉 https://fordhouse.org/events/eleanors-birthday-tea-and-tour/

05/28/2026

If Ford House has ever made your camera roll…this is your sign to vote for us!

Vote daily here: https://www.guidetomichigan.com/grosse-pointe-shores/arts-entertainment/ford-house

05/27/2026

Learning does not stop with age. 🕰️

Ford House Education programs for adults invite participants to explore history, design, and collections through lectures, talks, and guided experiences designed for curious minds.

Explore Education programs for adult learners and sign up for our email list.

https://fordhouse.org/education/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=education_2026&utm_content=adult_learning

05/26/2026

Today marks the anniversary of Edsel Bryant Ford’s passing on May 26, 1943, at the age of 49.

A son, husband, father, leader, and innovator, Edsel helped shape not only Ford Motor Company, but also the cultural landscape of Detroit through his vision, generosity, and commitment to community.

Alongside his wife, Eleanor Clay Ford, he supported institutions like the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Institute of Arts while raising their four children here at Ford House. His legacy continues to inspire the mission and stories shared across the estate today.

Want to learn more? Check out our free, permanent exhibition inside our Visitor Center, The Ford Family Story. It offers an intimate look at the family behind the legacy and how their lives continue to inspire future generations.

fordhouse.org/visit/exhibitions/ford-family-story

05/26/2026

Last night’s Corrado Parducci lecture was such a good reminder of how much beauty and history is hiding in plain sight around Detroit!

Don't miss the next lecture! Tap in and join our email list here:
https://fordhouse.org/email/