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For information on events at the Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, please call (616) 254-0400.

For information on events at the Ford Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan, please call
(734) 205-0555.

Extraordinary Circumstances: Gerald R. Ford
May 9, 2008 through July 25, 2008
GRAND RAPIDS --As the lead White House photographer, David Kennerly enjoyed unprecedented access to our nation's 38th President.  This exhibit highlights Kennerly's work at its best.  Over forty photographs portray the poignant and personal side of President Gerald Ford.  Joining these images, captioned with Kennerly's own recollections, are scores of seldom seen artifacts pulled from the Museum's collection.

Art of Diplomacy: Head of State Gifts from the Ford Presidency
On-going
ANN ARBOR -- A new permanent exhibit  highlighting the ceremonial side of diplomacy.  It features gifts received by  President Ford from other heads of state, elegant letters of credence presented by new ambassadors to the United States, and a look at the white tie dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. View images of the exhibit.

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Library booth at AA Book Festival
May 17, 2008 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
ANN ARBOR - Visit the Ford Presidential Library booth in the Libraries Pavilion on N. University Ave. during the Ann Arbor Book Festival.

Kickoff Meetings for National Issues Forums
May 20, 2008 5:00 p.m. (Grand Rapids)
May 21, 2008 5:00 p.m. (Ann Arbor)
Attendees will learn about the National Issues Forums Institute, how the forums and public deliberative process works, view a subject matter starter video, review print materials, and learn how to get your group or other individuals involved. In the fall the Ford Library and Museum will host a series of policy forums in both Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor. More information.

Bob Boetticher
State Funerals of the 21st Century
May 22, 2008  7:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS -- Have you ever wondered what happens behind-the-scenes during a presidential funeral? With over 43 years of experience as a funeral director, Bob Boetticher has both the knowledge and experience to organize a state funeral.  Mr. Boetticher was the lead funeral director for services for both Presidents Ronald Reagan and Gerald R. Ford.  He currently serves as the Vice Chairman and President of the National Museum of Funeral History and has consulted on such films as Gangs of New York and Six Feet Under.  Mr. Boetticher has made appearances on The History Channel, Discovery Station and many national television programs.  For reservations call (616) 254-0384.

Journalist/Author Tim Weiner
June 1, 2008 Sunday Afternoon 3:00 p.m.
ANN ARBOR - Tim Weiner, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times, discusses Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA, for which he won the 2007 National Book Award for Non-Fiction. The book is now being released in paperback. Booksigning and reception follow. Free. Open seating. Details call (734) 205-0555.

Primarily Teaching: A Summer Workshop for Teachers
June 16-20,2008
ANN ARBOR -- This workshop provides a varied program of discussion, demonstrations, analysis of documents, a presentation on declassification, independent research, and group work that introduces teachers to the holdings and organization of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. One day of the workshop will be spent at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The application deadline is May 16. More information and an application.

Gerald R. Ford Foundation Research Travel Grants
September 15, 2008
ANN ARBOR -- Application deadline. The Gerald R. Ford Foundation awards several research travel grants of up to $2,000 each in support of research in the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. A grant defrays travel, living, and photocopy expenses of a research trip to the Ford Library. More information.

Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter
May 1, 2009
ANN ARBOR -- Application deadline. A grant of $5000 is awarded annually to support dissertation research on any aspect of the United States political process during the latter part of the 20th century. More information.

Last Updated: May 7, 2008