The Story of Fort Laurens: Ohio’s Only Revolutionary War Fort
Join the Lawrence County Genealogical Society for an engaging historical presentation exploring Fort Laurens, the only Revolutionary War fort located within present-day Ohio. This program highlights the fort’s construction, strategic importance, and the hardships faced by soldiers stationed on the western frontier during the American Revolution. The presentation will be led by Paul LaRue, an […]
Colerain Township History Seminar: History of Bevis
Join us as we travel back in time! The Colerain Historical Society and Colerain Township are presenting a series of historical seminars about our community. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, we will be talking about the History of Bevis. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Colerain Township History Seminar: History of Dunlap
Join us as we travel back in time! The Coleraine Historical Society and Colerain Township are presenting a series of historical seminars about our community. For Tuesday, May 26, 2026, we will be talking about the History of Dunlap. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
George Foley Presents Music Born in America
Pianist George Foley specializes in rag and stride piano style. He will share the story of the evolution of jazz through the early part of the twentieth century while performing this uniquely American art form as a part of the 250th American anniversary celebration. Sponsored by ORMACO and the Medina County District Library. The event […]
America at 250: Legacy, Learning, and Local Impact
Facilitated by the Xavier University American Founding and Constitution Program, and the America 250-Ohio Hamilton County Committee. An afternoon of educational sessions to discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Three sessions will cover the following topics: The history of celebrating “milestone” anniversaries in the United States. What various groups are currently […]
Author Talk: Dr. Kathleen Smythe
Dr. Kathleen Smythe, author of Bicycling Through Dayton, will share information and experiences about bike trails in the area. The book helps cyclists and readers form a more intimate relationship with Ohio’s landscape by learning the history of Ohio and the people who came before us, all while enjoying a bike ride.
Discovering Salem’s Lesser Known Past: America 250
Joy Cable joins us to discuss the Salem Historical Society’s annual calendar that was built around the Ohio-250 monthly themes. Salem has played a remarkable role in the development of our country, and this calendar brings some of those stories to life. You’ll hear some familiar stories and be enlightened with some of the lesser […]
The American Revolution and Geauga County 250 Years of History
What led Revolutionary War veterans to make Geauga County their home? Join Dr. Molly Sergi to find out.
Bottoms Up: A Midcentury Barware Show
Bottoms Up is the nation’s first event dedicated to celebrating midcentury barware culture, and there’s no better place for it than Lancaster, Ohio—a community long known for its glassmaking heritage and still home to the glass giant Anchor Hocking. As the nation prepares to celebrate America 250, this one-of-a-kind event highlights the creativity, craftsmanship, and […]
Richard Brookhiser, Keynote for Miami Hamilton’s Colligan History Project
The Michael J. Colligan History Project Richard Brookhiser is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, a senior editor of “National Review,” and a columnist for “American History”. He is the author of “Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution” (Yale University Press, 2024), and host of “John Marshall: The Man Who Made […]