Gerald R. Ford Museum
"Black and Blue" documentary premieres in Grand Rapids
by Jordan Jessen (Jordan Jessen)
Submitted 02-07-2012 under NEWS
"Bringing this documentary to Grand Rapids is really going to make a big impact. It's like a movie on Henry Ford going to Dearborn. This really is an awesome opportunity," says Brian Kruger, producer of "Black and Blue." On...
George W. Bush Discusses "Decision Points" in GR
by Becky Spaulding (becky.spldng)
Submitted 12-03-2010 under NEWS
On Dec. 2 at 2 p.m., former President George W. Bush visited Grand Rapids to speak about his new book, Decision Points. The setting was fairly casual at the Gerald R. Ford Museum, with Bush lounging in an easy chair as he waited to be announced to...Celebrate Legacy 2010 with "Thursdays at the Ford" Lecture Series: March 4, 11, 18 & 25
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 03-02-2010 under
Free "Thursdays at the Ford": March 4, 11, 18 & 25 In celebration of Women's History Month this March, Legacy 2010 offers a whirlwind of events, including the lecture series below. All begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public...
Celebrate the Legacy of Women's History during a whirlwind of events this March
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 03-02-2010 under NONPROFIT
A look back in history shows West Michigan women have long worn different hats while at work or play. Their lives took them to crowded cigar factories, warm laundry rooms, noisy newsrooms and the spotlight of stages. To celebrate their legacy...
