2025
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May 31 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT
Exhibition Closing - The Nature of the Man: Landscapes from the Childhood of Jimmy Carter by John L. Cleaveland, Jr.
December 14, 2024 - May 31, 2025
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June 3 Tuesday
Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT
Genealogy Series - Washington, DC, Law and Order: Cops and Robbers, 1861–1991
Find out what may be found in the Metropolitan Police’s Personnel Case Files and the Index to Criminal Cases and Dockets and how to use that in your own research.
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June 6 Friday
Abilene, KS - 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT
"Winning the War" Film Screening & Panel
Examine the legacy of Dwight Eisenhower and Harry Truman as it relates to their leadership during WWII and decisive roles in ending the war.
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June 7 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CDT
Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert
Commemorate D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on our beautiful campus grounds held the first Saturday in June in partnership with the Salina Symphony. Free museum admission!
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June 11 Wednesday
Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT
Genealogy Series - Save Your Family Treasures: Disaster Preparedness and Response for Family Collections
Learn what you can do ahead of time to plan for emergencies and minimize risk to your family heirlooms as well as what to expect to do to salvage damaged items after a disaster.
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June 12 Thursday
Online - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The fifth meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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June 14 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT
Director's Screening of Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent's Story
Mark the Army's 250th birthday and meet the producer of an award-winning documentary about the heroic sacrifices of American and Allied troops in the Normandy invasion.
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June 17 Tuesday
Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT
Genealogy Series - Researching Immigrant Ancestors: Alien Registration (AR-2) Forms
Learn about Alien Registration Forms, discover online search methods to determine whether records are available at the National Archives, and gain the skills to successfully place a request.
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June 25 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. EDT
Ford After Five Trivia Night
Enjoy rounds of themed trivia covering history and pop culture with fun audio and visual clues with Matt Eickhoff of Here's Your Host!
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June 26 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
June Lunch & Learn
The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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July 14 Monday
Independence, MO - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT
Author Event: Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Exploring The Presidency from the 18th to 20th Centuries
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July 16 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. EDT
Ford After Five Trivia Night
Enjoy rounds of themed trivia covering history and pop culture with fun audio and visual clues with Matt Eickhoff of Here's Your Host!
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July 24 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
July Lunch & Learn
The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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July 30 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT
Community Leadership Camp
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!
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August 2 Saturday
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT
Community Leadership Camp
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!
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August 20 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. EDT
Ford After Five Trivia Night
Enjoy rounds of themed trivia covering history and pop culture with fun audio and visual clues with Matt Eickhoff of Here's Your Host!
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August 28 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
August Lunch & Learn
The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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September 2 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT
Special Exhibit Closing: Dead Sea Scrolls
Journey through time to explore one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, returning to the U.S. after nearly a decade
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September 25 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
September Lunch & Learn
The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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October 23 Thursday
Online - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
October Lunch & Learn
The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.