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"Of Pardons and Presidents" with Dr. Brian C. Becker
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Following historical records and personal accounts, "Of Pardons and Presidents" examines the life of Benton Becker, against the backdrop of the social and political history of Washington, DC.
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"The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History" with Susan Page and "Waltzing with the Queen: From Page to Gallery" with Exhibit Creators
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Join us for a double program!
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CANCELED: John Bridgeland on Making America More Perfect: The Power of Public Service
Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled.
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Create Art in Your Community with Kathie Blanding
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!
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Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents
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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.
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John U. Bacon: The Gales of November
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In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon delivers the definitive account of the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster.
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Cornel West & Robert P. George: A Face-Off
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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.
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Perspectives on the Greatest Generation with Susan Eisenhower
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Susan Eisenhower will illuminate the Greatest Generation, their leadership, and their era—and connect their experiences to the challenges we face today in our own turbulent times.
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Ford After Five Swinging and Swearing In
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.
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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!