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Google Streetview: Explore the Museum
The Museum's new galleries are open and feature hands-on, interactive, video, and audio displays that make visitors "participants" in history.
Opens April 10, 2018
Grand Rapids' Central High graduate, student of dance, New York model, proud mother, and Congressman's wife. First Lady Betty Ford spoke openly about personal and political issues near and dear to her heart; her courage endeared her to the American people as she found herself in step with the times.
| Date | Time | Event |
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| November 15 | 7:00 PM | Elaine Weiss The Woman's Hour |
| November 22 | Museum Closed |
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| December 1 | ALL DAY 5:00 PM |
Free Admission Light Up Downtown/ Opening of the former Breton Village Train |
Google Streetview: Explore the Library
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| November 21 | Library Research Room Closing at 12:00 PM | |
| November 22 | Library Closed | |
| November 28 | 7:00 PM | Michael Giorgione Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat |
| December 11 | 7:00 PM | JJ Green National Security in Threatening Times |
| December 24 | Library Research Room Closing at 12:00 PM | |
| December 25 | Library Closed | |
| December 31 | Library Research Room Closing at 12:00 PM | |
| January 1, 19 | Library Closed |
The Remarkable Lives and Times of Gerald and Betty Ford