This event is in the past.It took place on April 30, 2026 at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.










Explore how a 1787 founding document shaped the civic values of Michigan's only president. Gleaves Whitney unpacks the Northwest Ordinance's influence on Gerald Ford's upbringing, followed by a free reception.
Educational lecture
American history
Free admission
Presidential history
Tips
đ"delightful little treat" â small but valuable
đ·free reception follows the talk
Free
Northwest Ordinance exhibit










Explore how a 1787 founding document shaped the civic values of Michigan's only president. Gleaves Whitney unpacks the Northwest Ordinance's influence on Gerald Ford's upbringing, followed by a free reception.
Educational lecture
American history
Free admission
Presidential history
Tips
đ"delightful little treat" â small but valuable
đ·free reception follows the talk
Free
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