A Special 90-minute walking tour to encounter the people and places that shaped the Fords.

Let Jerry and Betty Ford guide you through the city that they both called home. Beginning and ending at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, this two-mile, 90-minute walk mixes places and experiences from the Fords’ lives with stories about their impact here in Grand Rapids and nationally.

Through this tour you will hear often untold stories of their formative years, and encounter people and moments that would shape the Fords’ public service later in their lives. You will learn about how, as President, Ford worked to heal the nation’s wounds—not only through working to restore trust in government and concluding the Vietnam War, but also for indigenous and minority populations. And you will have the opportunity to reflect on their efforts in their post-presidential years to live their lives for others.

This tour is the perfect complement to a visit to the Museum or a program at the DeVos Learning Center.  

Tours will resume in the spring.

Meet up at the Museum entrance.

• Audience: High school and above, including adult groups.

• Participant cap: 15 people per group

• Program Length: Approximately 90 minutes