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
30
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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.
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.
Oct
7
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Nearly fifty years ago, a groundbreaking moment changed the course of history. On October 7, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed Public Law 94-106, opening enrollment to women at all US service academies.On the 50th anniversary of that signing, Kathleen Kornahrens will tell…
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…
Sep
2
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
The author of two major oral histories about the turning points of World War II — the D-Day invasion of Europe as well as the Manhattan Project and the atomic bombings of Japan — Graff will discuss the legacy of the Greatest Generation, how World War II changed…
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.…
Mar
18
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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…
Feb
20
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Tax attorney, wealth manager, and author Megan Gorman takes us on a journey through the personal money stories of the U.S. presidents and how they built wealth—or didn't.A book signing will follow the program.