Seminars and company events
Lovett Hall hosts daytime meetings for 80 to 250 people and luncheons, dinners and receptions for up to 350 seated or 400 standing. The building sits on the campus of The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, next to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, and is booked through the museum's private events team.
Daytime bookings run in a six-hour block between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., which suits a conference day, an awards luncheon or a company meeting without many breakouts. Evening bookings can start at 5:30 p.m. and end by midnight, for galas, holiday parties and company celebrations. The facility fee covers setup, parking, security and cleaning, and gives access to the lobby, library, ballroom, foyer and two garden courtyards. Groups can add admission to Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour or the Giant Screen Experience, and rides in historic vehicles can be arranged.
Weddings and receptions
The Henry Ford lists Lovett Hall among its wedding venues for receptions of up to 300 guests, with wedding menus and packages priced by entrée. The lobby, library and courtyards work for the cocktail hour, and the ballroom takes dinner and dancing. Couples should confirm with the sales team whether a ceremony can also be held on site.
Rooms and capacities
The ballroom is the main room. A grand staircase leads up to it and its foyer, with tall windows, Burmese teak floors, crystal chandeliers, a balcony and a built-in stage. Recommended figures are 250 for a meeting, 350 for a seated meal and 400 for a strolling event. The lobby, in 1930s style with marble floors and a 14-foot ceiling, serves for registration and receptions. The Lovett Library, the original library of The Edison Institute, works as a green room or a small breakout. Outside, the Ginger Meyer Garden has detailed brickwork and a limestone gazebo for cocktail receptions. A 360-degree virtual tour and sample floor plans are available online.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms in Lovett Hall. The Henry Ford publishes a list of partner hotels in the area for visiting groups.
Catering
The Henry Ford runs a full-service catering offer, with menus for breakfasts, breaks and lunches, hors d'oeuvres, plated dinners and buffets, strolling dinners, desserts and beverages. A food and beverage minimum applies and depends on the date. Planning of menus, drinks and design starts six months before the event.
History and setting
Henry Ford had the hall built in the 1930s for his own entertaining and dances, and he received many well-known guests there. The library belonged to The Edison Institute, the educational body Ford founded alongside his museum and village. From the garden side, the building shows a white colonnade and a balcony with lattice railings above arched doors.
Getting there
The address is 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124. Parking is included in the facility fee, and a vendor delivery map is provided. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the nearest airport, and the Dearborn Amtrak station on the Wolverine line is close to the campus.
