Annual Meeting & Program Minute Men, Green Mountain Boys & More: Worthington’s Revolutionary Legacy With Ted Dziemianowicz
Many Worthingtonians know that Scioto company members and town founders Abner Pinney, Israel Case, and William Thompson served in America’s struggle for independence, but did you know that two Minute Men, a member of the Green Mountain Boys, and a New Hampshire soldier who fought at Bunker Hill are also here? Ted Dziemianowicz has followed […]
The Battle for the Ballot: Cleveland’s Suffragist Movement
This program will tell the story behind the Cleveland women who advocated for suffrage and went on to help establish the League of Women Voters. There is no complete record of the brave, often unnamed women who fought for their right to vote and finally triumphed in 1920, with the passage of the 19th Amendment. […]
A Crawford County Tour: Our Lincoln Highway with Comments on Colonel William Crawford’s Campaign Path
Learn about Crawford County’s paths of the Lincoln Highway, America’s first coast-to-coast road. Also hear stories of the path of Colonel William Crawford’s Revolutionary War campaign in 1782 to Upper Sandusky. The cost of the event is $20.
America250 Lecture Series – Lost Eateries of Toledo
??? Table for None: Lost Toledo Eateries Join Toledo author and storyteller Tedd Long for a journey back to the restaurants that once defined the city’s neighborhoods, celebrations, and everyday life—but have now vanished. Table for None: Lost Toledo Eateries brings to life the stories behind beloved diners, elegant supper clubs, corner taverns, and family-run […]
Thrill Seeker’s Cinema
Learn some brief history about amusement parks of Ohio and Pennsylvania, including Idora Park, as well as the evolution of roller coasters past and present. Get ready for summer vacation by interacting with other coaster enthusiasts and virtually riding your favorites on the big screen. The event is free to the public.
America 250 Ohio: Building an Innovative Water Economy
The Great Lakes are home to 21% of the world’s surface freshwater, and it’s not just an environmental asset: it’s an economic one. With a $6 trillion regional GDP, the region deeply depends on a flourishing water economy: the full range of economic activity that depends on, relates to, or is generated by water. With […]
Colonel William Crawford and the American Revolution
Historian and Colonel William Crawford re-enactor, Mark Cory, will speak about Colonel Crawford’s life and accomplishments during the American Revolution period. Crawford was a close friend of George Washington and a trusted frontier officer who played a key role in early American expansion and military efforts during the Revolutionary era. William Crawford served as a […]
Art and Activism: An Evening with Author Jack Marchbanks
Photo courtesy of the Columbus Dispatch Art and Activism: An Evening with Author Jack Marchbanks Experience the Intersection of Jazz, Literature, and Civil Rights at the Historic Lincoln Theatre Join us for a captivating exploration of the cultural “command center” of the Civil Rights Movement. Renowned historian and Jazz Sunday host Jack Marchbanks presents his […]
Great Council State Park Heritage Festival
Celebrate history, culture, and community at the Great Council State Park Heritage Celebration, an America 250-Ohio premiere event, taking place June 6, 2026, at Great Council State Park. Enjoy guided tours of the park’s interpretive center, living history demonstrations, engaging historical presentations and programs, and more. This family-friendly event honors the past while inspiring the […]
Lewis and Clark Adventure!
Step back in time with Lewis & Clark as we explore President Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase. Discover why they embarked on their famous expedition, what they packed, and how they navigated the unknown. Using a choose-your-own-adventure style game, historical maps, artifacts, and primary source materials—including an 1803 letter from Meriwether Lewis and replicas of the […]