President Ford

It's been 14 years in the making, but the ship named after Grand Rapid's native, Former President Gerald R. Ford, is finally going to be deployed.

Grand Rapids was home to Michigan's only President Gerald R. Ford, and now he and 45 other United States presidents are getting the Bobblehead treatment.

Ford Museum to do a Virtual Story Hour for Children

Extraordinary Photo Exhibit at Ford Museum

As the government shutdown stalemate continues in Washington, D.C., we're taking a local hit in Grand Rapids.

Former First Lady, Betty Ford, to honored for what would have been her 100th birthday, at Ford 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 Starlifter takes stage at 7 p.m.

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

Al From, Democratic political strategist who in the 1980’s helped lead the Democratic party to victory after a decade out of power, will speak at an event hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum tonight, May 20.

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, is scheduled to speak at an event for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation at 7 p.m., April 30.

Steven Ford, son of former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford and first lady Betty Ford, announced that he has concluded his term as chair of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Ford will be succeeded by Red Cavaney who served on the White House staffs of Presidents Gerald R. Ford, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan.

What an exciting time I had this noon, attending the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation luncheon at the J.W. Marriott. Why was it exciting?  Jack Nicklaus was there! Nicklaus was a close friend of President Ford, and they played golf many, many times in celebrity tournaments, outings, and privately...