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  • August 8 Thursday

    Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT

    The Day That Rocked America - And Began a New Era

    President Ford’s friends and family will reflect on the pivotal events of August 8 and 9, 1974, and discuss how that 24- hour period changed Ford’s family, American politics, and world history.

  • August 22 Thursday

    Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT

    August 2024 Lunch & Learn

    The 2024 Waging Peace programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances.

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    Independence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT

    "Presidential Grave Hunter" by Kurt Deion 

    Fascinated by the U.S. presidents since age seven, Kurt Deion embarked on a mission to visit each chief executive’s burial site. Both his grave quest and his love of history expanded over time.

  • September 10 Tuesday

    Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT

    The Pardon with Ken Gormley

    Esteemed author and president of Duquesne University, Ken Gormley will discuss the 1974 pardon of President Nixon by President Ford.

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    Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT

    The Pardon with Ken Gormley

    Esteemed author and president of Duquesne University, Ken Gormley, will address one of the most controversial decisions ever made by a U.S. President during a turbulent time in American history.

  • September 13 Friday

    Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT

    Exhibit Opening: ArtPrize

    The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

  • September 26 Thursday

    Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT

    September 2024 Lunch & Learn

    The 2024 Waging Peace programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances.

  • September 28 Saturday

    Atlanta, GA - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDT

    JC100 Film Festival

    Help us celebrate President Jimmy Carter’s 100th year with an all-day film festival sponsored by our generous friends at the Plaza Theater and Atlanta Film Society!

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    Grand Rapids, MI - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT

    Exhibit Closing: ArtPrize

    The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.

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