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America 250-Ohio Featured Events

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America 250-Ohio is proud to offer Ohioans the following "Featured Events"" to help you explore this theme. These carefully crafted experiences and events shine a spotlight on Ohio's many contributions to the American story over the past 250 years and beyond.

Underground Railroad Gathering

Join us for a historic event dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio!

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Events

For this month’s featured events, see our calendar!

September 2026

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Partner Events

America 250-Ohio is proud to work with organizations around the state to elevate Ohio’s central role in the development of our nation. Below you will find key partner events that help us celebrate Ohio’s contributions within this particular theme.

Ohio Open Doors
Ohio Open DoorsOhio Open Doors is state-wide biennial event during which stewards of historic building and places open their doors to the public for special tours and programs. Many events are exclusive to Ohio Open Doors.
Play Ball! The Ohio Village Muffins v. Harvey Cornhuskers (Bucyrus)
Play Ball! The Ohio Village Muffins v. Harvey Cornhuskers (Bucyrus)Join us for an old-fashioned baseball game between the Ohio Village Muffins vs. the Harvey Cornhuskers. Play ball!

Resources

Ohio has long been center-stage in America’s athletic landscape. From Olympians to local legends, Ohio has revolutionized American sports.

Ohio: The Home
of Legendary Sports

Northeast Ohio Baseball Pioneers* (America 250-Ohio Blog)

Memory Fox Prompt for America 250-Ohio* (Coming Soon!)

Ohio Champion of Sports Blog (OHC)

Ohio’s Sports Heroes and Forgotten Stories (Medium.com)

What is the History of Sports in Cleveland, Ohio? (Cleveland Discoveries)

Hidden History of Cleveland Sports (Book by Marc Bona)

History of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)

Ohio Baseball Greats in Ohio Memory (Ohio Memory)

Who’s On First: Baseball Firsts in Ohio History  (Ohio Memory)

Cincinnati Vintage Base Ball Club

100 Years of the NFL (Ohio Memory)

The History of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Powerhouses of Ohio High School Football: The 50s and 60s (Book by Tim Raab, foreword by Bobby Carpenter)

Partners