The Battle of Lake Erie: Its Impact on our Nation presented by Douglas Brinkley, hosted by the Ohio State Parks Foundation
Join the Ohio State Parks Foundation in a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States with Douglas Brinkley, who grew up in Perrysburg, Ohio and is a seven-time author of New York Times best-sellers and six-time author of NYT’s “Notable Books of the Year”. Dive into the fascinating story of The Battle of […]
John Quincy Adams-America’s Founding Son
At the Book Loft! Bob Crawford’s best-selling new book, America’s Founding Son, talk and discussion about the life and times of John Quincy Adams with OSU Woody Hayes Chair, Historian Christopher McKnight Nichols, OSU’s Faculty Chair for the America at 250 Initiative. America’s Founding Son tells the tale of Adams’s turbulent government career and his […]
Lunch and Learn: The Journey to Juneteenth
Drop in and enjoy light refreshments as we explore the local history of the upcoming Juneteenth National Independence Day in June 19.
Lunch and Learn: Famous Lorainites Through History
Celebrate the country’s 250th by recounting the rich histories of the city of Lorain’s most noteworthy figures. Bring a bag lunch; snacks and drinks are provided.
Galion Barbershops: “Cutting Hair and Creating Culture, How Black Barbers Forged Political & Social Networks”
Dr. Margaret Sumner of the Ohio State University at Marion will give a presentation on how Black barbers forged political and social networks in the early days of Galion, Ohio. The opening of the “Galion Barbershop Exhibit” will immediately follow Dr. Sumner’s presentation.
Wales, Ohio and the USA: 250 years of Welsh presence in the USA
Join the Madog Center for Welsh Studies at the University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College and the Welsh-American Heritage Museum for a special presentation: “Wales, Ohio and the USA: 250 Years of Welsh Presence in America,” held at the Welsh-American Heritage Museum in Oak Hill, Ohio. Presented by Dan Rowbotham, this program […]
2026 Annual Battle of Buffington Island Commemoration and Marietta Militia Redoubt Historical Marker Dedication
The Battle of Buffington Island, the largest Civil War battle in the State of Ohio, occurred on July 19, 1863, when Confederate brigadier general John H. Morgan and more than 1,900 cavalrymen attempted to cross the Ohio River into West Virginia at Buffington Island to evade pursuing Union forces commanded by Generals Henry M. Judah […]
Charting a New Course for Education
What will the future of education look like? Join us Thursday, May 28 from 12:00–1:00 PM ET for a Future Ohio 2076 Public Forum, part of a webinar series from the America 250-Ohio Commission in partnership with Columbus Futurists. The May forum features Katherine Prince, Vice President of Foresight and Strategy at KnowledgeWorks, for a […]
You Can’t Get There By Sitting Here: Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Join us for an entertaining and deeply personal account of Chuck and Norma Sink, a normal couple, who set out to fulfill a lifetime dream: hiking the Appalachian Trail. Their journey began in Georgia and concluded 2,175 miles later atop Mount Katahdin, Maine. This event is part of the America 250 Celebration of “Ohio Outdoors: […]
American Traitor: Benedict Arnold
Once hailed as one of Colonial America’s most brilliant battlefield generals, Benedict Arnold became the most infamous traitor in American history. This Lunch & Learn explores the rise, fall, and lasting legacy of a man driven by ambition, pride, and resentment. Examine how Arnold’s quest for honor and recognition led to betrayal—and how his story […]