Nov
14
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join us for an unmissable evening of deep dialogue and spirited debate as two of America’s most prominent public intellectuals take the stage together at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Philosopher and activist Dr. Cornel West and conservative legal…
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
25
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join us for an in-person discussion with an ArtPrize artist who is exhibiting their work at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Kathie Blanding! She will be talking about how she develops and creates her work in a program for all ages. Blanding will go into detail about her…
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…
Aug
20
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Enjoy rounds of themed trivia covering history and pop culture with fun audio and visual clues with Matt Eickhoff of Here's Your Host! The games will be played in teams (up to four members) so come with friends or join a team on the spot.
Aug
9
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Grab your dancing shoes and join us on the Museum's plaza for swing music performed by 501 Swing Street and enjoy a reading of President Ford's famous swearing in speech from August 9, 1974.
Aug
2
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join the education team at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum this summer for a three-hour program of discussion and activities, including a guided tour of the museum! Students (grades 6-8), plus their accompanying adults, will learn about becoming engaged leaders…
Jul
30
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join the education team at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum this summer for a three-hour program of discussion and activities, including a guided tour of the museum! Students (grades 6-8), plus their accompanying adults, will learn about becoming engaged leaders…
Jul
16
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Enjoy rounds of themed trivia covering history and pop culture with fun audio and visual clues with Matt Eickhoff of Here's Your Host! The games will be played in teams (up to four members) so come with friends or join a team on the spot.