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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Upcoming Events:  

  

Grand Rapids Symphony Tribute to President Ford

 

 July 11-12, 2013 in Cannonburg, MI.  

 The Grand Rapids Symphony will play a tribute  performance to President Gerald R. Ford in celebration of his 100th Birthday.

 

 

 

2013 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs

July 13, 2013 – 3:00 p.m.

Grand Rapids- Jon Meacham will present the 2013 William E. Simon Lecture as a special tribute to President Ford. “The Centennial Legacy of Gerald R. Ford”. Reception will follow program. Please RSVP to rsvp@38foundation.org or 616-254-0396.

 

 

 

Wreath Laying Ceremony

July 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

Grand Rapids- The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation will host the family, friends and community of President Ford to celebrate the day of his 100th Birthday.  

 

 

 

ON EXHIBIT:

 

 

Gerald R. Ford:Growing Up Grand

Opens May 7

GRAND RAPIDS — This collection features artifacts and mementos from President Ford’s  childhood days in Grand Rapids. See the diner where he had his first high school job and met his real father or the yearbooks from his schoolboy days. This exhibit is full of Ford Family  treasures, some never before seen. 

 

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library – Ann Arbor, Michigan

Upcoming Events:

  

ON EXHIBIT :

 

The Remarkable Life and Times of Gerald and Betty Ford
In the Lobby

ANN ARBOR — A permanent lobby exhibit featuring over 100 seldom-seen documents and photos, plus a biographical film, on two exceptional lives.

 

A Look at Betty Ford’s Life
In the Lobby

ANN ARBOR– Mrs. Ford’s life is celebrated with a special exhibit featuring
meticulous reproductions of three historic dresses, plus artifacts and photos.  Visitors also can see the office Mr. Ford used during his post presidential visits to the Library.  This lobby exhibit in Ann Arbor has free admission.

 

Deadlines, Awards, Grants and Fellowships

27th Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize

Distinguished reporting on National Defense and the Presidency 2013
Entry deadline TBD

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Research Travel Grants
September 15 Annually
March 15 Annually

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
April 10 Annually

 

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.