The Marquis de LaFayette was invited by President James Monroe to visit the United States in 1824 as a kind of farewell tour.
America 250-Ohio is weaving a strong, rich, ecosystem of stories that only family members tell, that only a certain segment of our community knows about, that highlight the spectrum of experiences and contributions to Ohio’s evolution over 250+ years.
The America 250-Ohio Commission is proud to serve all 88 counties and share the stories of all Ohioans. Over the next few years, a variety of commissioners, staff, and special guests will contribute to Under-Told Stories to highlight Ohio’s woven story.
The Marquis de LaFayette was invited by President James Monroe to visit the United States in 1824 as a kind of farewell tour.
Under-Told Stories: Ida Holdgreve – “Rosie the Riveter” Before Planes Had Rivets By Haley Martin, M.A. – Public historian and
Women who served in the Navy WAVES stationed in Dayton played a pivotal but lesser-known role in intelligence operations that
The America 250-Ohio Commission is proud to serve all 88 counties and share the stories of all Ohioans. Over the next few years, a variety of commissioners, staff, and special guests will contribute to Under-Told Stories to highlight Ohio’s woven story.
The Marquis de LaFayette was invited by President James Monroe to visit the United States in 1824 as a kind of farewell tour.
Under-Told Stories: Ida Holdgreve – “Rosie the Riveter” Before Planes Had Rivets By Haley Martin, M.A. – Public historian and
Women who served in the Navy WAVES stationed in Dayton played a pivotal but lesser-known role in intelligence operations that
– Frances McGee Cromartie
Retired Judge and Committee Co-Chair
We invite all Ohioans to participate in this unique opportunity to share their personal stories, family histories, and community experiences. Whether it’s a tale passed down through generations or a recent event that deserves recognition, we want to hear from you. Your story is an essential piece of our collective heritage.
Encourage friends, family, and community members to share their stories as well.
Follow our campaign on social media, attend our events, and join the conversation using the hashtag #OhioStories250.
Join us in celebrating the diverse and vibrant history of Ohio as we build up to America’s 250th anniversary.
