Celebrate America’s past, present, and future during AMERICA 250: Then, Now & Next, a special evening featuring presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham.

The event is presented in partnership by Central Michigan University’s Robert and Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government and Mott Community College’s Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series. The program commemorates both the 25th anniversary of the Griffin Endowed Chair and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Meacham will deliver the evening’s keynote address, offering his perspective on American history, democracy, and the nation’s future.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint
Featured Speaker: Jon Meacham
Admission: Free and open to the public

The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to register in advance.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4w5f8iz