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Ohio Plays: Sports & Wellness

2026 celebration theme
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America 250-Ohio Featured Events

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

Ohio Sports Forum Series

Join us for three panel discussions with all-stars of Ohio Sports!

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Sports & Wellness Events

September 2026

Ohio Plays! Recess is the Purpose: How Play, Activity, and Breaks Help Kids Grow Smarter

As part of the celebrations for America 250, in September, Ohio Plays! The Wyoming branch of the public library, in partnership with the City of Wyoming Recreation Department, invites you to a celebration of play and recess in our schools. This family-friendly, interactive event invites community members, parents, and kids to learn and play together. […]
23 Sep
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm
City of Wyoming Civic Center
1 Worthington Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
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Ohio Sports Forum | Canton

The Ohio Sports Forum | Canton Date: September 8, 2026 Part of the “Ohio Plays: Sports & Wellness” Celebration Month Location: Columbus, OH (Live Broadcast via The Ohio Channel) Cost: Free Livestream Experience Celebrating the birthplace of football and Ohio’s sports icons! Stream in live from Canton—the epicenter of football heritage! As part of America […]
24 Sep
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Livestreamed via The Ohio Channel
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America 250-Ohio & Granville Celebrates Sports

Granville celebrates America 250 in recognition of our Military and Youth Sports. A tribute to The Impact and Importance of Sports in the Community and recognizing our military, as well as a night to enjoy the local team football game. Sports Fact: Nov. 9, 1907 is recognized as the birthdate of the Ohio High Schools […]
25 Sep
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Granville High School Football Field, Hodges Stadium
248 New Burg St. Granville, Ohio 43023
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Heritage Day: Ohio Grows

With the celebrations of America 250 and our society’s 60th, the Hilliard Historical Society’s Heritage Day: Ohio Grows is filled with the history of pioneer life, with hands-on activities for the kids, special historical guests, farm animals, a milking cow, corn shelling, and a vintage baseball game played by the Ohio Village Muffins. Food! This […]
26 Sep
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
4100 Columbia Street Hilliard, OH 43026
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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.

Sports & Wellness 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)

Wellness and fitness thrive in Ohio, where vibrant communities, beautiful natural spaces, and year-round recreational opportunities.

Living Well in Ohio

2026 Columbus Metro Bike Map & Regional Trail Guide (Central Ohio Greenways, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission)

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