Gerald Ford

Ford Museum to do a Virtual Story Hour for Children

Former First Lady, Betty Ford, to honored for what would have been her 100th birthday, at Ford Museum.

Grand Rapids was buzzing with excitement back in 1981 leading up to the September 18, 1981 dedication of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.

Thursday evening, August 4, will be a special evening at the Ford Presidential Museum. The USAF Band of Mid-America’s Starlifter will present a free concert open to everyone with no tickets required for admission. In addition, the Amazing Clark Magic Show begins at 6:30 p.m. and Star…

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation will host their annual events to celebrate the life and legacy of President Gerald R. Ford.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation will host Lynne Cheney as she visits Grand Rapids on April 14 to participate in a luncheon program, America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy, commemorating former first lady Betty Ford’s 97th birthday.
Former Vice President…

I had the pleasure of attending the news conference and luncheon with Rosalynne Carter, wife of former President, Jimmy Carter, and of course, former First Lady, at the J.W. Mariott today.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation will host former first lady Rosalynn Carter as she visits Grand Rapids on April 8 to participate in a luncheon program, America’s First Ladies: A Journey of Friendship, commemorating former first lady Betty Ford’s 96th birthday. Following the luncheon, the …

Happy Birthday to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, celebrating 50 years of serving West Michigan.

Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford, will be the keynote speaker at the American Heart Association’s 2013 Grand Rapids Heart Ball on Tuesday, June 4.

When you visit the Ford Presidential Museum right along with the kids, you can learn about a relationship of the President's that formed over 80 years ago.
Willis Ward, was his name.  He and Gerald formed a friendship back in 1931.  Willis, from Detroit, Ford, from Grand Rapids...

KMIR Television station in California is reporting that the President and First Lady Betty Ford's final home is on the market and for sale.  The asking price is almost 1.7 million dollars.
The President and first lady always referred to "Grand Rapids" as home but but after…