American Covenant: The Constitution and American Unity Today

This event features Yuval Levin, author of American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again Common ground is hard to find in today’s politics. In a society teeming with irreconcilable political perspectives, many people have grown frustrated under a system of government that constantly demands compromise. More and more on both the right […]

Cider Fest 2026

Two days of celebration of Ohio’s historic beverage, hard apple cider! Sampling of at least 15 hard ciders (fee), Fall foods, live music, craft vendors (Saturday), and car cruise-in (Sunday). Come and enjoy the season while learning what hard cider is, how it’s made, and what it tastes like.

James A. Garfield Day at Bowling Green State University

Celebrate James A. Garfield Day, as officially established by the Ohio General Assembly. Join us for a day honoring an Ohio native who served with distinction as a Civil War general, scholar and long-serving U.S. representative before becoming the 20th President of the United States. Discussion Panels | 9 to 11:30 a.m. Garfield Descendants Panel […]

Underground Railroad Gathering 2026

On September 27-28, 2026, America 250-Ohio will host the third annual Underground Railroad Gathering at the Cleveland History Center. The Underground Railroad Gathering is a historic event dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio. This free, two-day event is open to the public and will bring together community members, historians, […]

Washington’s Generals Lecture Series: Benedict Arnold

Washington’s Generals Lecture Series presents “American Judas: The Rise and Fall of Benedict Arnold.” Free Washington’s Generals Lecture Series on September 12, 2026, at The Garst Museum “Judas sold only one man,” Benjamin Franklin wrote to the Marquis de Lafayette. “Arnold three millions.” Before he became America’s most infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold was one of […]

Washington’s Generals Lecture Series: John Stark

Cait Clark continues her lecture series featuring John Stark, Washington’s trusted New Hampshire general, a skilled frontier commander whose decisive actions at Bennington helped secure American independence. Stark is honored in New Hampshire as a state hero, with his statue before the state capitol and the state motto “Live Free or Die” attributed to him.