Events Calendar
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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.
May 2026
Worthington History WalkFranklinMulti-day
The Worthington History Walk is an outdoor gallery in the historic district featuring 22 historical photographs from the Worthington Historical Society archive that picture Worthington throughout its almost 250 year existence. The History Walk will be on view May through October, and is brought to you as part of Ohio’s America 250 celebrations, and is […]
August 2026
Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s WarriorsFranklinMulti-day
Growing out of President George W. Bush’s personal commitment and the ongoing work of the Bush Institute’s Veterans and Military Families program, Portraits of Courage brings together sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of 98 service members and Veterans who have served our nation with honor since 9/11, and whom […]
Celebrating 250 Years: A Journey Across American with Robert Freimark (art exhibition)FranklinMulti-day
Between 1960 and 1968, artist Robert Freimark created Fifty States, a suite of abstract, full-sheet color screen prints representing each of the fifty United States. To make this collection, Freimark traveled around the country. He drew from his own experiences as well as extensive research into the history of each state to create unique, multilayered […]
October 2026
Ohio Women’s Monument UnveilingFranklin
Ohio Women’s Monument Unveiling Ohio Theatre | Columbus, OH Wednesday, October 14  • 9:30 AM – 11 AM Join us for this historic occasion in Columbus! Attend the free ticketed program at the Ohio Theatre (9:30 a.m.) followed by the public ribbon cutting and unveiling of the Ohio Women’s Monument on the South Plaza of […]
All Hallows’ Eve at the Ohio VillageFranklin
All Hallows’ Eve Upcoming dates: Oct. 17, Oct. 24 Advance Ticketing Required Enjoy an evening of historic family fun at All Hallows’ Eve, including a retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by the bonfire! Please note that the Ohio History Center will close at 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17 & close on Sat., […]
Imagine Future Ohio: Veteran VoicesFranklin
Future Ohio: Projecting Ohio in 2076 is an America 250-Ohio initiative that turns the commemorative moment forward: What should Ohio dare to become by 2076? In partnership with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Future Ohio invites veterans and military family members into a creative working room for a facilitated futures experience focused on Ohio’s long future and the role veterans […]
November 2026
Blazing Through the Years: Fighting Fire in FranklintonFranklin
Steven Heselden, CFD, Retired Captain for the Central Ohio Fire Museum, will speak about the history of the two Franklinton Engine Houses, No. 6 and No. 10. Both fire houses were built for Franklinton citizens, beginning with horse-drawn firefighting in the 1890s and progressing to motorized equipment in 1920.
10 Minutes on the Dot: American Art at the Columbus Museum of ArtFranklin
Join a CMA educator on the first Friday of every month at 11 AM for a focused, 10-minute conversation about a single work of art from the American collection, exploring a powerful American story each session. Signage near CMA’s Welcome Desk will direct you to that day’s featured artwork. This pop-up experience is free with […]
December 2026
10 Minutes on the Dot: American Art at the Columbus Museum of ArtFranklin
Join a CMA educator on the first Friday of every month at 11 am for a focused, 10-minute conversation about a single work of art from the American collection, exploring a powerful American story each session. Signage near CMA’s Welcome Desk will direct you to that day’s featured artwork. This pop-up experience is free with […]
Wreaths Across AmericaFranklin
The Worthington Chapter DAR is an official Wreath Across America fundraising group that will honor and remember our veterans by placing a wreath on their graves. We will hold a memorial ceremony at Worthington Presbyterian Church in their Fellowship Hall. Following the program we will adjourn to lay wreaths at 12:00 noon in Walnut Grove […]
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