The Northwest Ordinance with Gleaves Whitney
The Northwest Ordinance with Gleaves Whitney
An A250 presentation that accompanies the Northwest Ordinance exhibit at the Ford Presidential Library from April 1-30. Gerald Ford Jr. grew up in a region of the nation heavily shaped by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Ford Presidential Foundation Executive Director Gleaves Whitney will unpack the significance of this jewel among America’s forgotten founding documents and discuss its impact on the civic and political culture in which our 38th President worked. Lecture is followed by a free reception.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FREE to the public
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Tue, 28 Apr 2026
Event Supported By
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
734-205-0540
ford.library@nara.gov
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
1000 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
48109
ford.library@nara.gov