In honor of those who sacrificed their lives during the terrorist events of September 11, 2001, the exhibit 9/11: A Day That Changed America, on loan from the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City, and a rescue vehicle used following the attacks, on loan from the Henry Ford Museum, will be on display at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (GRFPM) in downtown Grand Rapids.
Captain John Meier, the first commanding officer selected for the Navy’s newest class of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford, will be the guest speaker in Grand Rapids today and tomorrow, Nov. 17 and 18. Meier will speak at The Economic Club of Grand Rapids’ luncheon on Monday (Nov. 17) at noon. He will also be speaking at a free lecture event at the Gerald R. Ford Presiden
The “9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit” marking the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, will be at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in downtown Grand Rapids beginning September 10 through the 11th and is part of the 13th annual Scout Salute and Community Day of Remembrance.
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The bad news: The Ford Presidential Museum is shutting down, along with the federal government.
The museum's non-essential employees will have four hours to access their desks Tuesday morning to make arrangements during their absences.
The Ford Museum is currently showing 25 ArtPrize entries, which officials say wi