Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum
Events and Exhibits Calendar

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

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

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EXHIBITS

The Life and Times of Gerald R. Ford Opened September 2, 2008 ANN ARBOR -- A new permanent lobby exhibit presenting the timeline of Gerald Ford’s life story, featuring over 100 seldom-seen documents and photos from Library collections. Complements the Betty Ford Biography permanent exhibit that opened in April 2008 celebrating her 90th birthday.

Economy in Crisis, 1974 - 1975 February 17, 2009 to Winter 2010 ANN ARBOR -- Economic crises on an international scale are not new, and President Ford inherited a tough one in 1974. A new exhibit at the Ford Library in Ann Arbor shows how he attacked a witch's brew of inflation, recession, budget deficits, and oil supply worries. This exhibit features rarely seen artifacts and archival materials from the Ford Library and Museum collections.

Picturing the Century: One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives September 12, 2009 through January 9, 2010 GRAND RAPIDS -- The exhibition commemorates the end of the 20th century with a selection of photographs from the vast and varied holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). NARA photographs vividly capture the sweeping changes of the last one hundred years. They depict both the mundane and high political drama, society's failings as well as its triumphs, war's ugliness as well as its bravery.

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SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMS

National Issue Forum Regainining American Prosperity: Building an Economy that Works for Everyone Thursday, November 5, 5:00 p.m. GRAND RAPIDS -- The issue to be discussed: Once we restart the economy, how can we build it into a place where we would want to live? For information contact Barbara McGregor at (616) 254-0373.

James Kitfield Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:30 p.m. ANN ARBOR -- Join James Kitfield of the National Journal as he discusses current issues on national security and foreign affairs. Mr. Kitfield won the 22nd annual Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense in June 2009.

National Issue Forum on Regaining American Prosperity: Building an Economy that Works for Everyone Tuesday, November 17, 5:30 p.m. ANN ARBOR -- The issue to be discussed: Once we restart the economy, how can we build it into a place where we would want to live? For information call (734) 205-0555.

Christmas on the Grand Annual Outdoor Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, November 19, 2009  7:00 p.m. GRAND RAPIDS -- Join in the fun as the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum lights up the Grand with its annual holiday display of trees and holiday lights.  Also lighted will be the Children's Tree located inside the burial site of President Ford.  This towering blue spruce was given to President and Mrs. Ford for their 45th wedding anniversary.  A sing-a-long, refreshments and free admission to the Museum following the event will be included.

Holiday Open House Sunday, December 6, 2009  1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION GRAND RAPIDS -- Once again the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum will open its doors from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. inviting one and all to celebrate the holiday season.  This year will include a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus - along with a few of his reindeer!  Holiday music will be provided throughout the afternoon by local choirs.  For additional information call the Museum at (616) 254-0400.

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DEADLINES

Gerald R. Ford Foundation Research Travel Grants
September 15, 2009 (Fall)
March 15, 2010 (Spring)
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, 2010
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: October 28, 2009