The Shop at Ford House

06/18/2026

“All slaves are free.” – General Order No. 3, June 19, 1865

Juneteenth marks the day freedom finally reached over 250,000 enslaved people in Texas—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

In honor of Juneteenth, the estate will be closed tomorrow as we pause to reflect and remember.
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06/02/2026

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. See less

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.

05/24/2026

Seasons. Weather. Animals. Friendship. These are the kind of books that actually get pulled off the shelf again and again.

Tiny reader approved! 😃

05/23/2026

FYI! Enjoy the holiday Monday, but until shop with us today and tomorrow!

Closed Monday for Memorial Day. Wishing everyone a safe weekend, good weather, and at least one excellent meal outside.

05/16/2026

Creative energy deserves a little shopping break!

Register for on 6/6 at fordhouse.org and check out all the artsy items we have in stock! 🛍️

05/05/2026

Paint Out is ON 🎨 On June 6, paint outdoors, enter to win cash prizes! Register and more info at fordhouse.org

Swing through The Shop for paint, brushes, and everything to get in on it.

05/01/2026

Sip, shine, repeat. Grab the entire set!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Ford House! 🎄

Wishing you a season filled with warmth, reflection, and moments of beauty. Thank you for being part of our community, and for sharing in the history, stories, and spirit of this remarkable place.