May
22
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history. What did she do with that unprecedented access? Quite a bit…
May
6
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Two-hundred and fifty years ago, America famously proclaimed that “all men are created equal.” That same year, Pennsylvanians led by Benjamin Franklin declared that “all men are born equally free and independent.” This year, Americans are once again…
Apr
23
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Betty Ford and Pat Nixon shared more than just the First Lady position: they also shared a long history of friendship and mutual admiration. Heath Hardage Lee, author of "The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon," will discuss Pat Nixon’s life and times as well as the…
Apr
14
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join us at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum for a special evening with retired four-star general Stanley McChrystal, one of America’s most respected military leaders and leadership thinkers.In conversation about his newest book, On Character: Choices…
Mar
11
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Highlighted by his experiences in San Clemente, California in September 1974 negotiating the pardon of President Nixon, Benton L. Becker is remembered in this thorough and heartwarming biography by his son. Following historical records and personal accounts, Of Pardons…
Nov
4
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
For three decades after World War II, the Great Lakes replaced Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. At its heart was the 729-foot Edmund Fitzgerald—the biggest, most profitable ship on the Lakes, embodying America’s industrial might.But on…
Oct
29
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Award-winning author Mark K. Updegrove offers incisive, compelling sketches of seven modern presidents and the character trait that made each suited to his moment in the Oval Office. A book sale and signing will follow the event.
Sep
4
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
In times of uncertainty each generation can benefit from looking to an earlier one for inspiration and hope.
The “Greatest Generation,” a term coined by Tom Brokaw, is one such generation that speaks to our times. They lived and came of age after the First…
Apr
12
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum will be hosting author Gary D. Schmidt for the latest in our series of programs encouraging children to read, write, and "Find Your Voice." Schmidt, a resident of Alto, MI and professor of English at Calvin University,…
Mar
19
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join us for a book discussion and sale with Yanek Mieczkowski, author of Surviving War, Oceans Apart. This work takes readers to two countries ravaged by World War II, Poland and Japan, recounting the wartime experiences of teenagers Bogdan and Seiko.…