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…
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…