The 1787 Northwest Ordinance
A New Framework for Government
Description
Richard Day will discuss the 1787 Northwest Ordinance passed by the U.S. Congress that banned slavery north of the Ohio River and established a framework for governing the Northwest Territory and admitting the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota. This is the second event of the "Struggle for Liberty" series. Admission is free and open to all the public.
Daviess County Historical Society Museum
212 E Main St, Washington, IN 47501
Jun 14, 2025
1:00 PM EDT
Free
Daviess County Historical Society Museum
212 E Main St
Washington, IN 47501
812-257-0301
www.daviesscountyhistory.com
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat10:00am- 3:00pm