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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 10, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n INDIANAPOLIS \u2014<\/b> In recognition of the United States\u2019 250th anniversary in 2026, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) celebrates the opening of <\/span>Freedom\u2019s Framework<\/span><\/i>, a new exhibit opening April 11, 2026, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.<\/span><\/p>\n Opening just ahead of the nation\u2019s semiquincentennial on July 4, the exhibit explores how the ideals set forth at the country\u2019s founding influenced its expansion and development, particularly in the Old Northwest Territory. Through the lens of this region, visitors will gain insight into the opportunities, challenges and contradictions that shaped the early United States.<\/span><\/p>\n At the heart of the exhibit is the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, a defining piece of legislation that established a blueprint for governing new territories and admitting states to the Union. Its impact, ranging from the promotion of education to the establishment of civil liberties, continues to resonate today.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFreedom\u2019s Framework is an opportunity to connect people to the ideas that built this country and to better understand how those ideas were tested, challenged and carried forward,\u201d said Jody Blankenship, President and CEO of the Indiana Historical Society. \u201cAs we approach America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on where we\u2019ve been, but on how those foundational principles continue to shape our future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Freedom\u2019s Framework<\/span><\/i> will feature a range of historical materials, including rare documents, artifacts and images from the Indiana Historical Society\u2019s and other institution\u2019s collections, offering visitors a deeper understanding of how foundational ideas were put into practice.<\/span><\/p>\n The exhibit will remain on view through August 7, 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n Freedom\u2019s Framework is presented by the Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund, with additional support from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation and the Ayres Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information, visit indianahistory.org.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n