The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established rules for new territories to become states, guaranteed civil rights, and required public education. The author argues its principles of fair representation, ...

The celebration of the Northwest Ordinance will take place at the Start Westward Monument in Marietta on Wednesday. (Photo Provided) MARIETTA — Gov. Mike DeWine is scheduled to attend the 238th ...

In 1787, the Congress of the Confederation adopted the Northwest Ordinance, which established a government in the Northwest Territory, set requirements for statehood (and guaranteeing equal status wit ...

Back from left are Ohio State School Board President Paul LaRue, Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher, and Sons of the American Revolution Secretary Jean Yost. Front from left are local historian Scott ...

Three Ross County organizations are among 14 recipients of the Northwest Ordinance History Grant Program, which aims to commemorate and interpret the legacy of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. The ...

Acclaimed author, journalist and historian Simon Winchester will open the Northwest Ordinance Lecture Series on Sept. 17 as ...