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This event is in the past.It took place on April 9, 2026 at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.

Upcoming at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 1
Educational Talk
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The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 3
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The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

At Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

Northside

Drafted alongside the Constitution, the Northwest Ordinance established how new states join the union and guaranteed rights in the territory. This is the first time this foundational document has been displayed in Michigan.

Historical exhibit
Founding document
American history
Educational event

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📜drafted same year as the Constitution
đŸŽŸïžfree admission

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

1000 Beal Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

+1 734-205-0555

events.umich.edu

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The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 - Outgoing