Ohio Plays: Sports & Wellness

2026 celebration theme
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America 250-Ohio Featured Events

America 250-Ohio is proud to offer Ohioans the following “Featured Events” to help you explore this theme. These carefully crafted experiences and programs shine a spotlight on Ohio’s many contributions to the American story over the past 250 years and beyond.

Ohio Sports Forum Series

Join us for three panel discussions with all-stars of Ohio Sports!

Sports & Wellness Events

August 2026

America250 Lecture Series – Sports in the Shadow of World War II

Fields of Conflict: Sports in the Shadow of World War II Together we will examine how World War II fundamentally reshaped athletics, as major sporting events were suspended, athletes were drafted into military service, and leagues were forced to adapt for survival. We’ll explore the cancellation of global competitions such as the 1940 and 1944 […]
11 Aug
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wood County History
13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402
September 2026

Ohio Sports Forum | Cincinnati

The Ohio Sports Forum | Cincinnati  Date: September 3, 2026 Part of the “Ohio Plays: Sports & Wellness” Celebration Month Location: Cincinnati, OH (Live Broadcast via The Ohio Channel) Cost: Free Livestream Experience Get the best seat in the house for Queen City sports royalty! Kick off America 250-Ohio’s Ohio Plays: Sports & Wellness theme […]
03 Sep
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Livestreamed via The Ohio Channel

Ohio Sports Forum | Columbus

The Ohio Sports Forum | Columbus Date: September 8, 2026 Part of the “Ohio Plays: Sports & Wellness” Celebration Month Location: Columbus, OH (Live Broadcast via The Ohio Channel) Cost: Free Livestream Experience Unfiltered sports history in the heart of Buckeye Nation! Join host Lt. Governor Jim Tressel as he gathers an all-star Columbus panel […]
08 Sep
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Livestreamed via The Ohio Channel

America 250-Ohio & Granville – Celebrating Sports

Did you know that Polo has been a long-standing tradition in this area since the 1920s, or earlier. Polo was played near Buckeye Lake at that time, as evidenced on maps and silver edition mementos. Polo also has a long standing tradition on the Great Lawn of Bryn Du Mansion since the 1980s. Open to […]
13 Sep
4:00 pm
Bryn Du Manion - Great Front Lawn
537 Jones Rd., Granville, OH 43023

Ohio Sports Forum | Canton

The Ohio Sports Forum | Canton Date: September 8, 2026 Part of the “Ohio Plays: Sports & Wellness” Celebration Month Location: Columbus, OH (Live Broadcast via The Ohio Channel) Cost: Free Livestream Experience Celebrating the birthplace of football and Ohio’s sports icons! Stream in live from Canton—the epicenter of football heritage! As part of America […]
24 Sep
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Livestreamed via The Ohio Channel
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Partner Events

America 250-Ohio is proud to work with organizations around the state to elevate Ohio’s central role in the development of our nation. Below you will find key partner events that help us celebrate Ohio’s contributions within this particular theme.

Sports & Wellness Resources

Ohio has long been center-stage in America’s athletic landscape. From Olympians to local legends, Ohio has revolutionized American sports.

Partners