The Henry Ford Estate is now CLOSED to the public.
The grounds remain OPEN to the public, Monday- Friday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm). The grounds are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
The Estate is no longer serving as a wedding site.
For questions about volunteering in the gardens, please contact the Henry Ford Estate volunteer coordinator, (pamelamo@umd.umich.edu or 313-701-2241) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Tourist type ("point and shoot") photography is allowed weekdays (8:00 am to 6:00 pm). A permit is required for all other photography or video recording on the Henry Ford Estate grounds; the fee is $125/hour. Photos for high school seniors and prom couples are discounted at $50/hour (per individual or prom couple). The photography/video permit document must be in the possession of the photographer or videographer at the time of activity on site and shown to University Security or HFE staff upon request. Permits will only be issued for use during weekdays between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. To request and schedule a permit, please contact the Henry Ford Estate landscape and grounds manager, (marzonie@umd.umich.edu or 313-701-2240) at least two weeks in advance.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn and the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan have reached an agreement to unite the Henry Ford Estate and Ford House in what will become a national model of sustainability and 21st century interpretation of our nation's heritage. With the agreement, the University is in the process of transferring ownership of the Henry Ford Estate to the Ford House. The Estate is closed to allow for restoration work. The Ford House anticipates the Estate will reopen in phases as restoration is completed; however, there is no date set for re-opening.
For additional information regarding the status of the transfer or to make a contribution to further restoration and restoration efforts, please call the UM-Dearborn Office of Business Affairs (hfecontact@umd.umich.edu or 313-593-5110).
eturn to the world of automotive pioneer Henry Ford at the Henry Ford Estate ~ Fair Lane in Dearborn, Michigan.
Henry Ford Estate is now CLOSED to the public.
The grounds remain OPEN to the public, Monday - Friday, until 6:00 p.m.
For questions about visiting the grounds or volunteering, please contact Karen Marzonie, marzonie@umd.umich.edu or 313-701-2240.
If you are interested in taking photos on the grounds. Please contact Karen Marzonie, marzonie@umd.umich.edu or 313-701-2240. A permit is required for photography.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn and the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich., have reached an agreement to unite the Henry Ford Estate and Ford House in what will become a national model of sustainability and 21st century interpretation of our nation’s heritage. With the agreement, the University is in the process of transferring ownership of the Henry Ford Estate to the Ford House. The Estate is closed to allow for restoration work. Ford House anticipates the Estate will reopen in phases as restoration is completed however, there is no date set for re-opening.
The Estate is no longer serving as a wedding site.
For additional information please contact – Ken Kettenbeil, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing, UM-Dearborn (kketten@umd.umich.edu or 313-593-5518).
The Henry Ford Estate received a State History Award for Outstanding Special Events from the Historical Society of Michigan for the Cultural Landscape Symposium 2010 (received on September 23, 2011).
The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane includes the residence of Henry and Clara Ford and his powerhouse consisting of not only his generators, but also his research laboratory and garage. . .
The Henry Ford Estate is completely self-supporting and depends on contributions to further its preservation and restoration efforts. Contributions are eligible for a federal tax deduction and a State of Michigan tax credit. Please call the Development office at 313.593.3889 to learn about available giving and sponsorship.
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Henry Ford Estate strives to preserve and interpret its
architecture, landscape and artifacts so visitors may be
entertained, educated and inspired by history.
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Henry Ford Estate Model T Centennial 1908 2008 Ford Motor Company
The Henry Ford Estate Fair Lane: A Place to Experience History.
Welcome to Henry Ford Estate National Historic Landmark , Fair Lane
the home of Clara & Henry Ford, on the campus of University of Michigan, Dearborn
A Motor Cites National Heritage Area Landmark
Henry Ford - creator of the Model T Ford
Member, National Trust For Historic Preservation
Henry Ford Estate - Named one of America's 10 Grandest Mansions - Budget Travel magazine -
home of auto baron Henry Ford
