The Ohio State University is proud to collaborate with the America 250-Ohio Commission to host a two-day conference, January 30-31, 2026, focused on New Perspectives on the Northwest Ordinance. Ohio was the first state to emerge from the Northwest Ordinance, adopted in 1787 by the Continental Congress, at the same time the U.S. Constitution was being deliberated. The Northwest Ordinance is a founding document that is often overlooked despite its significant impact in shaping the future United States, especially what would later be called the American Midwest. The nation's 250th anniversary in 2026 gives Americans a great opportunity to rediscover the lessons and ideals that came from the Northwest Ordinance and learn new perspectives from scholars, educators and practitioners from the Midwest and beyond.
New Perspectives on the Northwest Ordinance Confernence
Date
January 30, 2026 | 8:30 am - January 31, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Location
Blackwell Inn, Pfahl Hall
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