Register for the first two tours before September 3
by completing the Tour Form.

Edsel and Eleanor Ford House - Grosse Pointe Shores
Date and Time: Monday, September 17 / 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $70 each

Experience the elegant lifestyle of a bygone era at Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in scenic Grosse Pointe Shores. At the home of Henry Ford’s only child, Edsel, you’ll see original antique furnishings, an impressive collection of fine and decorative art, and much more in a breathtaking 60-room Cotswold mansion designed by the renowned architect Albert Kahn.

After you stroll 87 acres of lakefront gardens and grounds, enjoy a catered meal where you can relax and reflect on your travels through the historic Ford estate.

Detroit Historical Museum
Located in Detroit’s Cultural Center, the Detroit Historical Museum showcases the development of the city and how it became the automobile capital of the world. Walk through time in The Streets of Old Detroit with shops from the 1840s, 1870s and 1900s. Glimpse into the city’s role in the Underground Railroad and delight in The Glancy Trains Exhibit.

For more than 75 years, the museum has chronicled the life and times of the region, showcasing its rich history. Immediately following the tour, you will head to Lola’s restaurant, the jazzy lunch spot with the contemporary feel of Detroit.

Pewabic Pottery
Pewabic Pottery is a living treasure and offers visitors an exciting glimpse of a little known part of American history. Founded in 1903 during the Arts & Crafts Movement, Pewabic is nationally renowned for its tile and pottery in unique glazes. This distinctive experience will begin with a private tour of the Pottery’s historical exhibits and museum. 

GM Renaissance Center
This free one-hour tour takes visitors through the landmark GM Renaissance Center and outlines the rich history that General Motors shares with the city of Detroit. Tours depart from the customer service desk in the GM Wintergarden. No advance registration is required.

Private tours are suggested for groups of 10 or more. To make group tour arrangements, contact Kim Rusinow at (313) 568-5624.

Tour Highlights:

• GM Wintergarden - a tropical atrium overlooking the Detroit River
• GM Lobby and Pavilion - the glass-and-steel Jefferson Plaza entrance
• GM World - an eclectic display of vintage, new model and concept vehicles
• GM Collection - a unique collection of GM souvenirs and historical books
• Circulation Ring - 288 pieces of suspended etched glass panels connecting the building's four towers
• "Borealis" Glass Sculpture - the tallest vertical glass sculpture in the world
• Ren Cen Shops - a showcase of boutique shopping unique to Detroit
• Restaurants - the expansive food court and the world-class, white-linen restaurants of Andiamo Riverfront, Seldom Blues and Coach Insignia
• Riverfront Plaza and Promenade - features a world map carved in granite
• Detroit Riverfront Conservancy - an overview of the "Bridge to Bridge" vision and Riverwalk
• Glass Elevator Ride to the 72nd Floor of the Detroit Marriott Hotel - a breathtaking view of the Detroit and Windsor skylines