The history of Michigan is intertwined with the Ford family. Much of that history has been well preserved through places like the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, and the Ford House. The Ford House Home For The Holidays is an exceptional experience blending holidays lights and celebration with the history of the Fords. Here’s a little history on the Ford House:
The Early Days of the Ford House
The Ford House was the family home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford. The home was constructed between 1926-1929. The home is a masterpiece of design, art, and natural beauty. The Ford House opened to the public in 1978, two years after Eleanor’s passing. Every year since, the Ford House Home for the Holidays has welcomed visitors to take a look and a step back in history.
Eleanor and Edsel Ford both grew up in Detroit. Edsel Ford was the only child of Clara and Henry Ford. Eleanor Clay’s father passed when she was twelve and she moved in with her uncle, Joseph L. Hudson, founder of Hudson’s Department Store.
The couple had four children, three boys and one girl, Josephine. Josephine’s playhouse is part of the well-kept Ford House gardens and is a must-see on daytime tours. Everything is kid sized… right down to the light switches and bathroom fixtures.
Ford House Home For The Holidays
The event is very well-designed. Even with cold weather upon us, the walking tour offers warming bonfires at several locations. The walk is roughly a mile, but it’s a loop with the museum at the front and the Ford House at the back. It’s a short walk through beautiful lights and nature to reach the Ford House.
Inside the Ford House you can look around at your leisure (some of my favorite spots in the Ford House are in the pictures below). The house is a beautiful historical landmark. Definitely something to experience in real life.
After the Ford House, the loop continues past the swimming pool (covered in lights!) and some incredibly beautiful light displays in the gardens. Your loop ends where it began, back at the museum. The museum also has a restaurant and giftshop. A nice touch: your admission includes a free cup of hot cocoa. Plus the staff is friendly and helpful. Ford House also features a bunch of Santa themed events like hot cocoa with Santa or breakfast with Santa. You can check out all of their events HERE. Scroll on to check out my favorite pictures from Ford House Home For The Holidays. Find out more about Detroit area holiday experiences HERE.
Pictures: Ford House Home For The Holidays
