Community Picnic and Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks
Community Picnic and Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks Join us for an exclusive Community Picnic and Moonrise Celebration event at the Newark Earthworks October 28! As a part of the celebration of America 250 we want to take time to honor the knowledge and influence that Indigenous peoples have brought to this landscape for millennia. […]
Imagine Future Ohio: Veteran Voices
Future Ohio: Projecting Ohio in 2076 is an America 250-Ohio initiative that turns the commemorative moment forward: What should Ohio dare to become by 2076? In partnership with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Future Ohio invites veterans and military family members into a creative working room for a facilitated futures experience focused on Ohio’s […]
The History of Lee-Harvard: Preserving a Legacy, Celebrating a Community
Explore the history of Cleveland’s Lee-Harvard neighborhood, from its roots in historic Warrensville Township to its emergence as one of the city’s most vibrant communities. Through photographs, maps, oral histories, and community stories, participants will learn about the people, institutions, and events that shaped the neighborhood’s identity and legacy. The program will also feature the […]
2026 Veterans Day Ceremony
On Wednesday, November 11th, we will recognize Veterans with Ohio connections who continue to serve their communities and our nation in meaningful ways. Our Veterans Day program will present a moderated conversation featuring three incredible Veterans from the post-9/11 era including: • JoAnne S. Bass, former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force • Jennifer […]
Cleveland’s Contribution to the American Story: A Journey Through History, Innovation, and Community
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Cleveland celebrates 230 years of history, this engaging workshop explores Cleveland’s unique contributions to the American story. Participants will examine how the city’s industrial innovation, immigration and migration patterns, civil rights activism, arts and culture, sports achievements, and community leadership have shaped […]
William Nester: The Revolutionary Years, 1775-1789
Join historian William Nester for a discussion of The Revolutionary Years, 1775–1789, an illuminating look at how America’s founders transformed revolution into a lasting republic. Explore the political struggles, leadership, and ideas that shaped the Constitution and continue to influence debates about American democracy and national identity. The Revolutionary Years, 1775–1789, reveals how the nation’s […]
Catherine Allgor “A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation”
Dolley Madison made an indelible imprint on American culture and society. As acclaimed historian Catherine Allgor demonstrates in “A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation,” the First Lady and “Presidentress” became one of the best-known figures in the United States, even earning the title of “America’s Queen.” An innovative and […]
Stephanie Dray “A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams”
In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. Join Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of “America’s First Daughter” and “My Dear Hamilton” as she […]
Public lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Dr. Kathleen Duval, “Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution”
The Denison History Department is hosting this public lecture on the history of the American Revolution in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
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 […]