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WELCOMEWelcome to Ford House, a National Historic Landmark. We are happy to open our grounds for your enjoyment at this time!
GATE LODGE Main entrance, three historical staff residences, Edsel’s garage.
JOSEPHINE’S PLAYHOUSE Kid-sized; a gift from her grandmother, Clara Ford.
ELEANOR’S ROSE GARDEN Circling paths, fountains. A favorite spot of Eleanor’s.
RECREATION BUILDING & POOL The Ford family swam and played together.
EDSEL & ELEANOR SCULPTURES To-scale, bronze. Added to the estate in 2016.
CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OUR NEW VISITOR CENTER & ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MAIN RESIDENCE The Ford family’s home, designed by architect Albert Kahn.
LAKEFRONT LAWN Lake views, picnicking.
EDSEL’S POWER HOUSE Workshop that generated the estate’s power and hot water.
FORD COVE & BIRD ISLAND An inlet to launch Edsel’s boats, and a bird sanctuary.
For more points of interest, download the mobile PDF map or access our web app at fordhouse.org.
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GUIDELINES
TAKE PRECAUTIONS For the safety of visitors and staff, please carry a face mask and wear it if interacting with anyone outside your party.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE Please keep a safe distance of 6 ft. between you and other visitors when walking the grounds.
EXPLORE & DISCOVER Take your time and discover your own path as you explore the grounds. Take a stroll through the gardens or walk through the grass. We want you to run, play or twirl to your heart’s content!
HAVE A PICNIC You’re welcome to enjoy a sip and snack or a picnic on our grounds. Please be sure to dispose of all trash in a receptacle.
SNAP & SHARE You’re invited to take pictures on the grounds. However, for the safety of our visitors and the historic buildings, we do not permit drones. Don’t forget to share your images on social media with the hashtag #FordHouse .
THE STORY CONTINUES
As a Ford House member, enjoy extended hours, dog walks, ticket pre-sales and more!
DETAILS AT FORDHOUSE.ORG/MEMBERS
COMING SOON
New Visitor Center and Administration Building
NEW RESTAURANTLUNCH & DINNERNEW EXHIBITS
ONE-OF-A-KIND CARS CLASSROOMSLAKEVIEW RENTAL SPACE EXPANDED SHOP
Construction was paused due to the pandemic. New opening date to be announced.
UPDATES AT BUILDING.FORDHOUSE.ORG
COME BACK & TOUR
Once we reopen our historic buildings, we hope you’ll come enjoy a tour inside Edsel and Eleanor’s beautiful House and discover more stories about the Ford family’s lives on the estate.
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MAP & GUIDE
A HOME OF STORIES & SO MUCH MORE
We began as the family home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford and their children Henry II, Benson, Josephine and William Clay. They moved here in 1928.
Edsel and Eleanor loved this place and they lived a life here. They played games, entertained friends and pursued their interests: gardening, photography and a shared love for art and design. To build the estate, they worked with artists and designers like architect Albert Kahn and landscape architect Jens Jensen. There’s a story around every corner.
Before Eleanor passed away in 1976, she willed Ford House to be opened publicly for the arts, families and the community. We continue her vision today, and our goal is to help you make the most of what Ford House has to offer.
Want to know more about events, exhibitions and tours? Sign up for our e-newsletter at fordhouse.org.