Mural by: Sarah Dugger
Mural by: Sarah Dugger
The America 250-Ohio Commission is proud to serve all 88 counties. Over the next few years, a variety of commissioners, staff, and special guests will share their thoughts, experiences, and fun facts about our state through the AM 250-OH Blog.
2023 Meeting Schedule* for the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial:
Upcoming Meetings
All meetings are open to the public and will typically be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Friday, December 15
Huntington Center
Columbus, OH
*Subject to change
For more information, or to rsvp as a public attendee, please email Abby Reynolds.
Recent meetings for the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial
Thursday, September 14, 2023 – The 2023 3rd Qtr. Commission meeting was held at the Cleveland History Center in Cleveland, OH.
Friday, June 16, 2023 – The 2023 2nd Qtr. Commission meeting was held at the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center in Wilberforce.
March 9, 2023 – The 2023 1st Qtr. Commission Meeting was held at the National Veterans Memorial & Museum in Columbus.
December 8, 2022 – The 2022 4th Qtr. Commission Meeting was held at the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum.
September 16, 2022 – The 2022 3rd Qtr. Commission Meeting was held at the Ohio History Center.
September 8, 2022 – A Work Session for the America 250-Ohio Report was held at the Ohio History Center.
September 7, 2022 – The Committee’s Co-Chair Debrief was held at the Rhodes State Office Tower, 35th Floor June 10, 2022-The 2022 2nd qtr. commission meeting was held at the Adena Mansion & Gardens.
March 1, 2022 – The 2022 1st Qtr. Commission Meeting was held at the Ohio Statehouse.
Grant Funding Available for America 250-Ohio Related Projects
America 250-Ohio is pleased to announce a grants program for non-profit, educational, and local governmental organizations to support educational and commemorative programming about the 250th anniversary of the independence and founding of the United States.
The application for the winter 2024 round will be available starting Monday, January 15. The deadline for applications will be March 1. Review of applications begins after the deadline.
Funding Levels:
Grants up to $5,000 and
Grants from over $5,000 to $50,000
