Events Calendar
250 Buckeye Train & Transportation Celebration Launch Event at Dennison Depot – June 26, 2025
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All America 250-Ohio Events
Join communities across Ohio in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with events that honor the past and ignite the future. From festivals and historical reenactments to art exhibitions and civic conversations, the Events Calendar is your guide to statewide moments of inspiration and celebration. Explore upcoming events and be part of history in the making.
January 2026
Time Travel Trail
The Time Travel Trail will take you on a journey throughout Butler County and throughout history. The trail includes 47 sites featuring historic sites and landmarks. Explore history through the lens of education, aviation, automotive, broadcasting, and so much more. Check in at 10 locations with the digital pass to earn a custom America250 Butler […]
Mapping the American Revolution exhibit
This small exhibit includes maps from the time period of the American Revolution and 18th century surveying equipment. Tony Holbrook, longtime member of the Brigade of the American Revolution and collector of American Revolution artifacts, displays some of his collection, as well as maps made in the 18th century manner by Tony himself. This exhibit […]
March 2026
The American Freedom Train exhibit
In 1976, the Freedom Train moved across America for the nation’s Bicentennial, carrying artifacts that told the story of 200 years of history. This exhibit brings the train’s journey to life with photographer Warren Motts’s powerful images and rare antiques—including an original side panel from the famous train itself!
April 2026
Driving tour
Driving tour of important and historical buildings, homes, cemeteries, murals, century farms throughout Brown County.
FOLK ART: Self-Taught Artists, Self-Told Stories
This exhibit features over 200 folk art works in painting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, carving, metalwork and furniture. 40+ well-known national folk artists will be featured and 40+ unknown early Ohio folk artists are included. The exhibit covers 19th-21st century folk art.
FOLK ART: Self-Taught Artists, Self-Told Stories
This exhibit features over 200 folk art works in painting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, carving, metalwork and furniture. 40+ well-known national folk artists will be featured and 40+ unknown early Ohio folk artists are included. The exhibit covers 19th-21st century folk art.
Garst Museum America 250 Ohio Theme Exhibit – Ohio Moves Transportation
America 250 Ohio Theme: Ohio Moves – Transportation Exhibit
Exhibit Celebrating America 250 In Centerville and Washington Township
This exhibit shows artifacts from two revolutionary war veterans and traces the local celebrations over the last 250 years.
Ohio Past, Present, Future Darke County Display
Exhibit display of the History of Darke County.
Take a Road Trip to Crawford County: An Exhibit Celebrating the Transcontinental Lincoln Highway
This exhibit is about the history of the historic Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental paved road in the U.S. This exhibit has a special focus on the portion of the Lincoln Highway running through Crawford County. This is in celebration of the America 250-Ohio celebratory theme of “Transportation.”
Celebrating America’s 250th: A Constitution Class Series
We are excited to host a very special Constitution Class Series at Clearcreek Country Vineyard. This informative event will explore the Constitution of the United States—what it is, why it matters, and what it actually says. Our friend DiAnn Cole, a Constitutional expert with ConstitutionHawks.com, will be presenting a three-part series designed to educate, inform, […]
Artist Trading Cards of Cincinnati exhibition
Artist trading cards creation and free trading, original artwork for purchase.
Athens County Public Library “It Happened One Night”
This free ticketed OGTTM event is one of 250+ statewide screenings showcasing Ohio’s contributions in the film industry in front of and behind the camera. Times may vary. Contact the venue/location for details and tickets. For the complete listing of OGTTM events, visit OhioGoesToTheMovies.org. https://www.myacpl.org/
Gaslight Theater “Grant”
This free ticketed OGTTM event is one of 250+ statewide screenings showcasing Ohio’s contributions in the film industry in front of and behind the camera. Times may vary. Contact the venue/location for details and tickets. For the complete listing of OGTTM events, visit OhioGoesToTheMovies.org.
Summit County Heritage Tree Planting
County Executive Ilene Shapiro and the Summit County Historical Society, in partnership with America 250-Ohio and Davey Tree, will host a ceremonial tree planting on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. The event is part of the Heritage Trees: Planting History program sponsored by America 250-Ohio, the state commission leading Ohio’s commemoration of the nation’s […]
Hancock County Heritage Tree Planting
Hancock County and the City of Findlay will be holding a tree planting ceremony to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
Miami Historical Society of Whitewater Township “History in Your Own Backyard – Whitewater Township Videos”
This free ticketed OGTTM event is one of 250+ statewide screenings showcasing Ohio’s contributions in the film industry in front of and behind the camera. Times may vary. Contact the venue/location for details and tickets. For the complete listing of OGTTM events, visit OhioGoesToTheMovies.org.
“History in Your Own Backyard” movies about Whitewater Township.
Lights, camera, local history! As part of Ohio Goes To The Movies, the Miami Historical Society of Whitewater Township presents “History in Your Own Backyard” movies all about Whitewater Township. Join us Wednesday, April 22, 2026—mix and mingle at 6 p.m., You are invited to explore our newly updated museum displays, including our beloved historic […]
Youngstown in Pen and Pencil
The 1934 book Youngstown in Pen and Pencil is a rare and vivid visual record of the city at a pivotal moment in its history. In this talk, we’ll explore how the book came to be, the artists and motivations behind it, and what it reveals about Youngstown’s industrial, social, and cultural development. Through its […]
Apollo Theatre “Across the Universe”
This free ticketed OGTTM event is one of 250+ statewide screenings showcasing Ohio’s contributions in the film industry in front of and behind the camera. Times may vary. Contact the venue/location for details and tickets. For the complete listing of OGTTM events, visit OhioGoesToTheMovies.org.
The Geauga County Maple Festival
As the oldest maple festival in the United States, the Geauga County Maple Festival commemorates the production of pure maple syrup in Geauga County and Northeast Ohio. The festival is held annually during the last full weekend of April. We invite you to join us for four days of engaging activities, delectable food, and a […]
Columbus College of Art and Design “American Factory”
This free ticketed OGTTM event is one of 250+ statewide screenings showcasing Ohio’s contributions in the film industry in front of and behind the camera. Times may vary. Contact the venue/location for details and tickets. For the complete listing of OGTTM events, visit OhioGoesToTheMovies.org.
Atlas Cinemas at Shaker Square “Draft Day”
This free ticketed OGTTM event is one of 250+ statewide screenings showcasing Ohio’s contributions in the film industry in front of and behind the camera. Times may vary. Contact the venue/location for details and tickets. For the complete listing of OGTTM events, visit OhioGoesToTheMovies.org.
Ohio & The Revolution Webinar Series VI | They Were There: How the American Revolution was Shaped by Hidden Figures
They Were There: How the American Revolution was Shaped by Hidden Figures The Revolutionary War was heavily contested between the British Crown and independence-seeking American colonists from 1775-1781. The sixth installment of “Ohio & The Revolution” will examine some of the lesser-known hidden figures of those who made contributions to American independence well behind the ranks […]
Ohio & The Revolution Episode VI – They Were There: How the American Revolution was Shaped by Hidden Figures
The Revolutionary War was heavily contested between the British Crown and independence-seeking American colonists from 1775-1781. The sixth installment of “Ohio & The Revolution” will examine some of the lesser-known hidden figures of those who made contributions to American independence well behind the ranks of public figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. […]
Hometown Heroes Memorial Walk
There will be over 200 servicepersons and first responders being honored at Memorial Park where signs containing the picture of the serviceperson/first responder and information about the person will be displayed in rows. There will also be flowers, a flag, and a solar light at each sign. The signs will be up for one week […]
Heritage Tree Planting
As part of the America 250?Ohio celebration, a white oak tree will be planted in each of Ohio’s 88 counties to honor our state’s role in the nation’s founding and to recognize the history of each planting site. These trees will help preserve local heritage while supporting long?term environmental sustainability. The white oak was selected […]
Heritage Tree Planting
Heritage Tree Planting Event Please join us for a Heritage Tree Planting Ceremony at Seltzer Park. The event will include music performed by the Shelby High School Band and Choir, a story time for children , and more.
Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion
Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion will celebrate the fascinating life and legacy of Elizabeth Hawes, one of the most influential – and notorious – American fashion designers of the 20th century. Whether through promoting pants for women and skirts for men Elizabeth Hawes transformed the fashion industry of the 1930s and helped to establish the […]
Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion
Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion will celebrate the fascinating life and legacy of Elizabeth Hawes, one of the most influential – and notorious – American fashion designers of the 20th century. Whether through promoting pants for women and skirts for men Elizabeth Hawes transformed the fashion industry of the 1930s and helped to establish the […]
America 250 Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony
The America 250 commemorative tree planting ceremonies, prominently featured in the “Heritage Trees: Planting History” initiative (particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania), involve planting native trees, often white oaks or Liberty Trees, to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. These ceremonies serve as a living, sustainable legacy connecting local history to the American Revolution.
The Big Roadshow: Transportation Milestones that Shaped Pickerington
The Big Roadshow: Transportation Milestones that Shaped Pickerington is a free, family-friendly event that explores how transportation helped shape Pickerington, and the nation, focusing on key milestones including Zane’s Trace, the Ohio & Erie Canal, the railroad, and Interstate 70. This is an America 250 event sponsored by the Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society. Exhibits at […]
The Big Roadshow – Transportation Milestones that Shaped Pickerington
As part of the America 250 celebration, the Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society will present The Big Roadshow: Transportation Milestones that Shaped Pickerington. This free, family-friendly event explores how transportation helped shape Pickerington, and the nation, focusing on key milestones including Zane’s Trace, the Ohio & Erie Canal, the railroad, and Interstate 70. Ohio’s growth has […]
250 Buckeye Train Ride – Columbus Round Trip
Take a train ride from Columbus to the historic Dennison Depot. On the train you will enjoy activities, snacks, reenactors and storytelling. When you arrive in Dennison you’ll be treated to a layover featuring the America 250-Ohio Transportation Celebration. Then you’ll hop back on the train for the return trip to Columbus.
Clean Sweep for 250
Join America 250-Ohio in Hamilton County to prep communities for the celebration! Help clean streets, pick up trash, and promote American flag displays.
Art & Earth Day
Join us for a full day of activities, education, and demonstrations celebrating Earth Day, Arbor Day, and International Sculpture Day. See all new site specific sculptures created by regional student artists, and learn about native plants with the Miami Hamilton Conservatory. Get creative with an interactive craft for kids and workshop demonstrations for all ages. […]
The Big Roadshow: Transportation Milestones that Shaped Pickerington
The Big Roadshow: Transportation Milestones that Shaped Pickerington is a free, family-friendly event that explores how transportation helped shape Pickerington, and the nation, focusing on key milestones including Zane’s Trace, the Ohio & Erie Canal, the railroad, and Interstate 70. This is an America 250 event sponsored by the Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society. Exhibits at […]
Touch-a-Truck
Come explore trucks of all shapes and sizes, fire engines, school buses, police cars, and more! From 10 am – 1 pm, take a ride in the original Old Phoenix Stagecoach. Sensory–Friendly Hour from 9 am to 10 am for attendees who have difficulties with loud noises. There will be quiet music and no loud […]
America 250-Ohio Transportation Celebration
Step back in time to discover Ohio’s unique contribution to transportation at the America 250-Ohio Transportation Celebration. Enjoy a 250 vehicle car show, fly-overs of antique planes, a steam train, food trucks and more!
America 250-Ohio – Granville Moves: Transportation
Come experience Transportation through the years and learn how development shaped Granville and other villages. Talk, Discussion and Exhibit. America 1776 to present day, transportation across America has shaped cities, townships and villages across this country. Have you ever wondered how the transportation system may have impacted your hometown. Unexpected Transportation Facts in Granville: From […]
Zane Grey Family Day
Join us at the National Road and Zane Grey Museum for classic cars, food trucks, vendors, vintage baseball, kids crafts and more. A full day of family fun and free tours.
Arbor Day Festival
Join us for The Dawes Arboretum’s 33rd annual Arbor Day Festival & Spring Plant Sale. Help us celebrate all things trees with hands-on activities, a tree giveaway (while supplies last), tree climbing and more! Admission is free all day thanks to our presenting sponsor Park National Bank!
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
The Hilliard Ohio Historical Society’s Village & Museum will open up its doors for the year and celebrate Ohio America250 “Ohio Moves” featuring: Trains, Planes & Automobiles. Enjoy kids activities, train experts, model trains, a local RC plane exhibition, guest speakers on the life of the Wright brothers from Wright B Flyer Museum, vintage police […]
Hilliard Historical Society Open House – “Trains, Planes & Automobiles”
HOHS is celebrating “Ohio Moves: Transportation” with an Open House featuring “Trains, Planes & Automobiles.” The Historical Village will be open for free tours, featuring Hilliard’s first passenger train station and a caboose. There will be railroad flag and morse code demonstrations. The Museum will have an interactive model train display where visitors can run […]
Copley Arbor Day
Rooted in Community, Growing Forward Copley Township Join Copley Township for a fun and meaningful Arbor Day Celebration as part of the America 250–Ohio initiative—where we honor Ohio’s natural heritage while bringing our community together for a day of service, learning, and celebration. This year’s event will feature youth volunteers helping to clean, mulch, and […]
The Hollow Earth Festival
The 3rd Annual Hollow Earth Festival in Hamilton, Ohio, is a multi-faceted heritage event designed as a “Living Laboratory.” Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it blends local folklore, rigorous history, and hands-on science. Here is what guests can expect to experience: Education & STEAM Activities The festival features a dedicated area for learning that aligns […]
The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66
The Victor Samalot Duo celebrates 100 years of Americana; The Mother Road-Route 66 Get your kicks” through essential road music including the Bobby Troup classic ‘Route 66’, along with visuals and backstories of one of America’s most iconic highways. Learn the rich history, cultural impact, the kitschy cool nostalgia and must do travel tips along […]
Passport Through Our Past
Step into history and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with us at the Hancock Historical Museum’s “Passport Through Our Past”! Travel through time as you explore fascinating eras of American history brought to life by talented reenactors. Enjoy interactive games and hands-on activities designed for all ages, and discover unique exhibits filled with stories, artifacts, and […]
Huber Opera House & Civic Center “The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio”
This free ticketed OGTTM event is one of 250+ statewide screenings showcasing Ohio’s contributions in the film industry in front of and behind the camera. Times may vary. Contact the venue/location for details and tickets. For the complete listing of OGTTM events, visit OhioGoesToTheMovies.org.
MasterWorks VII: We the People – An American Celebration
We the People is an orchestral reckoning with identity, heritage, and the complexities of shared national memory. Opening with Amy Beach’s Bal Masqué, we celebrate one of the first prominent American women composers, who so brilliantly captured the spirit of early 20th-century American romanticism. Violinist Zhan Shu then performs Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, a piece […]
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