# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Fourth At The Ford
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Commemorate America's 250 birthday with "The Fourth at the Ford," a special Independence Day event offering free admission and family-friendly activities on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Everyone is invited to celebrate the nation's founding with a day of history, education, and patriotic fun.

Admission to the entire Museum, including the new "Waltzing with the Queen" exhibit, will be free for all visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Event Highlights:
Living History Reenactors: Visitors can engage with three pivotal figures in American history. John Adams will deliver a special presentation at 11 a.m., Benjamin Franklin will offer a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 1 p.m. and Frederick Douglass will present excerpts from his historic "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" speech at 2:30 p.m.


Patriotic Art in the Lobby: The Museum lobby will feature artwork by Michigan artists, including a stunning painting of an American bald eagle, E Pluribus Unum, by ArtPrize winner Anni Crouter. Alongside this piece, visitors can view the prize winning quilt, Our Family Honor, by quilter R. Roos-Sullivan, celebrating her family’s history of service in the U.S. military.


Family Craft Activities: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., children can participate in making patriotic bead bracelets.


Flag Giveaways: Attendees can receive a complimentary flag, while supplies last.


Food Truck Rally: A variety of local food trucks, including Patty Matters, Furniture City Creamery, Two Bones BBQ, Crepes by the Lakes and Pilar's Empanadas will be on-site starting at 11 a.m. Outdoor seating and tents will be available for visitors to enjoy their meals on the Museum grounds.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/the-fourth-at-the-ford/200030221070635
- **Event Categories**: art, food-drinks, fine-arts, fourth-of-july
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
- **lat**: 42.96671
- **long**: -85.6772
- **full address**: 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Fourth At The Ford
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Fourth At The Ford being held?
  - **A:** The Fourth At The Ford takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Fourth At The Ford?
  - **A:** The Fourth At The Ford is organized by The Gerald Ford Presidential Library & Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Fourth At The Ford is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Fourth At The Ford sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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