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…
Mar
10
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
We welcome Michael McKinley, senior counselor, the Cohen Group. What does it mean for the United States to navigate a world of intensifying conflicts, shifting alliances, and renewed great-power competition? From ongoing wars to economic and technological rivalry…
Mar
5
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Who better to explore the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford than Richard Norton Smith? Author of An Ordinary Man, the definitive biography of our 38th President, Smith will be joined by interlocutor and Foundation trustee Hank Meijer for an evening of lively,…
Mar
3
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
A powerful autocratic wave is sweeping the globe. According to various measures, authoritarian governments have risen and democracies have declined worldwide over the past two decades. To ensure long-term peace, security, and human rights for billions of people, it is…
Feb
24
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
We welcome Bill Moseley, Dewitt Wallace Professor of Geography, Macalester College.This presentation examines the evolution of food security and agricultural development in post-colonial Africa and outlines a more sustainable path forward. Challenging the long-held…
Feb
19
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
On February 10, 1976, President Gerald Ford issued the first Presidential message observing the celebration of Black History Month. To honor the 50th anniversary of this important moment in American history, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum will have the original…
Feb
10
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
We welcome, Joel Westra, Department Chair, Professor, Director, Pre-Law Program, Calvin UniversityAfter World War II ended, countries created the United Nations Charter, which was meant to help organize the world and prevent future conflict. Since that time,…
Feb
3
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
We welcome Emily Feng, NPR International Correspondent.In today’s China, questions of identity are no longer private. They are political, enforced, and deeply personal. This talk explores contemporary China through lived experience, drawing on NPR correspondent Emily…
Jan
29
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled. Drawing on decades of experience at the highest levels of government and the nonprofit sector, Bridgeland will explore how public service—across lines of difference—can help make America…
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…