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Henry Ford Estate and
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House to Unite
An Important
Announcement !
 wnership of the Henry Ford Estate will soon be transferred to the the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, located in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. The Estate is currently owned by the University of Michigan-Dearborn and is located on the University's
campus. The Ford House has announced exciting plans for Estate renovations and improvements that will enhance the visitor experience. The Estate is expected to close at some point in 2011 for renovations but not sooner than December 31, 2010. The Estate is expected to reopen in phases beginning in 2013.
To read more about the upcoming changes at the Estate:
click
here
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 urchase
your tour tickets at the Potting Shed then make
your way to the visitor's center located on the
lower level of the Powerhouse. Your Henry Ford
Estate tour experience begins with an orientation video offering a personal view of
the Ford family and the history of their beloved
home - Fair Lane.
Please
plan to allow 1 hour for your guided
tour of the Henry Ford Power House and the Fair
Lane Residence.
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January
- March
Monday
- Closed for restoration projects.
Tuesday
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Sunday: Tours are offered at 1:30 p.m.
only.
April
- December
Monday
- Closed for restoration projects.
Tuesday
- Sunday:
Tours begin at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,
1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
The
Henry Ford Estate is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and
New Year’s Day.
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Adults
- $12.00
Senior
(62 & older) - $11.00
Student
(with I.D) - $11.00
Children
(6-12) - $8.00
Ages
5 and under - Free
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 ee why
Fair Lane has been featured in A&E's American Castles series, HGTV's
Christmas Castles, Homes of our Heritage series, Architectural Digest
Magazine, and two PBS specials: the American Entrepreneur and
the Great
Depression.
The
Henry Ford Estate is an exciting and distinctive National
Historic Landmark to
include in your travel plans. Whether
you
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are
from a local
community group, a business
looking for a unique place to plan your next outing, or
traveling with a motor
coach, the Henry Ford Estate is just the place for you!
Explore
a mansion rich with technical and architectural wonders, then
wander acres of
landscaped gardens and grounds. A visit to the Henry Ford Estate
will delight both
children and adults.
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$10.00
per person. Minimum guarantee of 20 people and reservations are
required.
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Breakfast
at Henry’s and Clara’s : $18.00 per person**
Lunch
at Fair Lane: $27.00 per person**
Dinner
at the Estate: $33.00 - $35.00 per person**
**Price
includes meal, gratuity, tour, and room rental.
Advance
reservations and minimum guarantee of guests required..
Restrictions
apply.
For
group
reservations or additional information please contact the tour
coordinator at:
313.593.5590.
We will be pleased to welcome you and look forward to helping you
plan your next event.
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 ake
a leisurely stroll through the the
Jens Jensen landscaped gardens and grounds (Admission includes a walking map).
TOUR
TIMES:
Open
Tuesdays - Saturdays , Mid May through Labor Day from 9:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
$
2.00 Admission includes a walking map of the
Jens Jensen landscaped grounds (available at the gift shop or ticket office).
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Available
upon request for groups of 10 or more.
$
8.00 per person. Reservations
are required.
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Special
rates
are available for school groups. Please inquire.
For
group
reservations or additional information please contact the tour
coordinator at:
313.593.5590.
We will be pleased to welcome you and look forward to helping you
plan your next event.
Thank you for considering the Henry Ford Estate!
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Due to the unique nature of the Fair Lane Estate (A national historic landmark), every effort is made to preserve the
Estate's buildings in their original condition. Therefore, the Henry Ford Estate is neither fully air–conditioned nor handicap accessible.
For the safety of this historic property, and the comfort of our non–smoking guests, the Henry Ford Estate is a smoke–free environment.
Plenty of on-site parking is available.
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