Oct
17
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Dr. Liette Gidlow of Wayne State University explores the development of the League of Women Voters in Grand Rapids and First Lady Betty Ford's historic membership during the fight for the ERA.
Oct
17
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Produced by the Washington Political Film Foundation, "The American Presidency on Screen" is a project that seeks to help reverse today's trend toward political polarization that threatens the basic strengths that have underpinned the "great experiment."
Oct
12
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
We are thrilled to co-host Doris Kearns Goodwin at the Ford this Saturday. Please join us for an evening with this world-renowned presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winner, and New York Times #1 best-selling author.…
Oct
10
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Join us as Reverend Robert Jones performs and tells the stories of many of America’s most iconic songs of healing.
Oct
9
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Produced by the Washington Political Film Foundation, "The American Presidency on Screen" is a project that seeks to help reverse today's trend toward political polarization that threatens the basic strengths that have underpinned the "great experiment." A panel discussion will…
Sep
28
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ArtPrize celebrates artists working in visual and experiential art from all over the world.
Sep
27
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join us in honoring First Lady Betty Ford, breast cancer survivor and advocate for breast cancer awareness. When Mrs. Ford was diagnosed 50 years ago, she became a champion for the cause and had a tremendous impact on increasing screening rates across the nation.
Corewell…
Sep
26
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the showcase exhibit "The Betty Blip: Betty Ford's Battle Against Breast Cancer." Special remarks will be given by Dr. Colleen Shogan, Archivist of the United States.
Sep
18
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join us for a film preview and discussion of American Experience PBS’ The American Vice President, which tells the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political…
Sep
13
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ArtPrize celebrates artists working in visual and experiential art from all over the world.
Museum lobby is free during ArtPrize.