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May 2026

Grove City Book Festival

The 2026 Grove City Book Festival is taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This special event will honor the America 250 milestone, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Town Center Park and the Grove City Library will come alive with writing workshops, […]
09 May
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
3359 Park Street Grove City, OH 43123
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George Foley Presents Music Born in America

Pianist George Foley specializes in rag and stride piano style. He will share the story of the evolution of jazz through the early part of the twentieth century while performing this uniquely American art form as a part of the 250th American anniversary celebration. Sponsored by ORMACO and the Medina County District Library. The event […]
07 May
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
210 S. Broadway, Medina, OH 44256
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Soup at Six: Stories of the Sky

Join us on May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM for Soup at Six: Stories of the Sky Look up and discover the stories written in the stars. As part of the America 250 in Ohio May theme of “Arts, Culture, and Literature,” this special Soup at Six program explores how civilizations across the world have […]
07 May
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
800 McKinley Monument Drive NW Canton, OH 44708
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The Story of Fort Laurens: Ohio’s Only Revolutionary War Fort

Join the Lawrence County Genealogical Society for an engaging historical presentation exploring Fort Laurens, the only Revolutionary War fort located within present-day Ohio. This program highlights the fort’s construction, strategic importance, and the hardships faced by soldiers stationed on the western frontier during the American Revolution. The presentation will be led by Paul LaRue, an […]
02 May
1:00 pm
Briggs Public Library: Ironton Branch
321 South Fourth St. Ironton, OH 45638
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Ohio Creates: Ohio is for Writers Book Fest, Part of the First Capital Speakers Series

The Chillicothe-Ross County Public Library hosts the 2nd Annual Author Fair! Meet and support Ohio authors and discover your next favorite read. Whether you’re an avid reader or an aspiring author, this event offers the chance to connect with creative minds shaping the Ohio literary scene. Chillicothe Comics Center will be part for Free Comic […]
02 May
10:00 am
140 South Paint St Chillicothe OH
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April 2026

Stories at the Center: Author Eric Gnezda in Conversation with Alec Wightman

Enjoy conversation, food, and drink beginning at 7:30 pm when doors open at Natalie’s to celebrate the book launch of award-winning singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda. Eric will discuss his moving memoir, “Stories at the Center: A Memoir of Miles, Music, and Meaning”, at 8:00pm on Charlie’s Stage with music producer/promoter Alec Wightman. Eric will share some […]
29 Apr
8:00 pm
Natalies Grandview
945 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212
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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 […]
23 Apr
7:00 pm
Webinar
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America at 250: Legacy, Learning, and Local Impact

Facilitated by the Xavier University American Founding and Constitution Program, and the America 250-Ohio Hamilton County Committee. An afternoon of educational sessions to discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Three sessions will cover the following topics: The history of celebrating “milestone” anniversaries in the United States. What various groups are currently […]
15 Apr
1:30 pm
Gallagher Student Center Building, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45207
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Richard Brookhiser, Keynote for Miami Hamilton’s Colligan History Project

The Michael J. Colligan History Project Richard Brookhiser is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, a senior editor of “National Review,” and a columnist for “American History”. He is the author of “Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution” (Yale University Press, 2024), and host of “John Marshall: The Man Who Made […]
14 Apr
7:00 pm
Parrish Auditorium
1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45011
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Soup at Six: The Freedom Train, Steam of Democracy

Soup at Six: The Freedom Train, Steam of Democracy All aboard for a powerful journey through American history! As part of the America 250 in Ohio March theme of “Transportation,” this special Soup at Six program highlights how trains carried more than passengers and freight—they carried the story of our nation Join on April 9 […]
09 Apr
6:00 pm
800 McKinley Monument Drive NW Canton OH 44708
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February 2026

2025-2026 Wittenberg Series Featuring Historian Benjamin H. Irvin, Ph.D.

Benjamin H. Irvin, author and historian of the American Revolution, will present the William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture in History titled “I Still Have an Independent Spirit: Disabled Veterans and Pension Assistance after the Revolutionary War.” This event is part of Wittenberg University’s celebration of America 250, a national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of […]
23 Feb
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
315 Bill Edwards Dr.
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Black Patriots: Untold Heroes of the American Revolution

The Clark County Historical Society will host a Speaker Series program on Thursday, February 19, at 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center in Crabill Discovery Hall. As part of America 250 commemorations in 2026, this program, given by Dale Henry, a local historian with the Gammon House, will explore the often-overlooked stories of Black patriots […]
19 Feb
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
117 S. Fountain Avenue
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