America 250-Ohio Signature Program
Nothing says “Happy 250th Anniversary, America!” quite like a picnic. Throughout the month of July 2026, communities across Ohio will gather for food, fun, and friendship to celebrate our freedom, honor our nation’s history, and observe Ohio’s contributions to America over these past 250 years and beyond.
For this month’s featured events, see our calendar!
To learn more about the history of arts, culture, & literature in Ohio, check out the resources for our Creativity Trail.
America 250-Ohio’s “History of Ohio Trivia”* (Coming soon!)
Share your memories of gathering with America 250-Ohio and Memory Fox* (Coming soon!)
“A Delightful Place”: The US Centennial (1876) and the Ohio Building’s Registers (Ohio Memory)
America’s Bicentennial News Coverage (1976) (ABC News)
The American Freedom Train (1976) (Motts Military Museum)
Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photos from 1976 (Ohio Memory)
Ohio: A Bicentennial History (book by Walter Havinghurst)
The Story of Your Family: Genealogy, Social History, and Ohio Memory (Ohio Memory)
Discover Your Roots with the Ohio Genealogical Society (Ohio Genealogical Society)
Ohio Roots Podcast (Ohio Genealogical Society)
ODNR’s America 250 Celebrations (PeakofOhio.com)
Ohioans have always gathered together in community and in celebration. These resources will help you explore past gatherings while also preparing for your own in celebration of the 250th!
This event is proudly sponsored by
