Upcoming Exhibits

A special display will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, on loan from the National Archives and Records Administration. Visitors will be able to view the historic document and learn about its significance. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory, defining the rights guaranteed in that territory, and creating a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, the Museum is excited to announce a new exhibit, "Waltzing with the Queen: President Ford and the Anglo-American Special Relationship." When President Ford and Queen Elizabeth danced together in the East Room at the White House in July1976, the gesture symbolized the enduring bonds between the two nations. "Waltzing with the Queen" will feature panels, photographs, artifacts such as Head of State gifts from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to President Ford and his family, the pen used by President John F. Kennedy to sign proclamation making Sir Winston Churchill an honorary U.S. citizen, the table gifted to President Eisenhower from Queen Elizabeth featuring detailed engraving of D-Day invasion and the gown worn by Queen Elizabeth to the State Dinner held in her honor!

This exhibit will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, on loan from the National Archives and Records Administration. Visitors will be able to view the historic document and learn about its significance. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory, defining the rights guaranteed in that territory, and creating a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. The exhibit is free and open to the public.