The Fords in an earlier photograph

The Edison & Ford Winter Estateswill celebrate the 146th birthday of Henry Ford and the completion ofthe restoration of the Ford Estates at “The Mangoes,” the winter home ofHenry and Clara Ford on Thursday, July 30 at 9:30 a.m.

Admission to the event is free. The celebration will include a tour of the Ford Estate by “Mr. and Mrs.Ford,” cake, antique cars, presentations and a performance by the EstatesWild Wizards.

* At 9:30 a.m., the Estates will begin with a birthday ceremony withcake at the Ford Estate.

* At 10 a.m., “Mr. and Mrs. Edison” will lead tours of their newly restored winter home.

* At 10:30 a.m., a special preview of the new Estates traveling school presentation, “Invention, Innovation and Green Science: Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and the Automobile” will begin in the Estates Museum.

* At 11:30 a.m. the Estates will present a “History of Henry Fordand the Impact of the Model T” in the Estates Museum.

* Antique Cars from individual collectors as well as a new models including the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid from Sam Galloway Ford Lincoln Mercury will be on display at the Ford estate from 9:30 – 11 a.m.

“Ford’s birthday marks a very important day in American history, and we invite the public to share in the celebration…. Learn about Henry Ford…. And visit the beautiful winter homes of one of America’s greatest industrialists,” said Chris Pendleton, Estates president & CEO.

“Ford’s remarkable history spanned decades and totally changed our wayof life.”