Juneteenth on the Ave
Juneteenth on the Ave. Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Mount Vernon Avenue (Bronzeville) Address: 835 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43203 Cost: Free and open to the public Event Description: Join the community for Juneteenth on the Ave., a vibrant, family-friendly celebration honoring freedom, history and culture in […]
Migration in Cuyahoga County: History, Heritage, and Hope
Explore Cuyahoga County—the 17th county formed in Ohio—and discover its early origins. Learn why it became a key destination for immigration and migration throughout history. Examine the opportunities, industries, and community connections that drew people to settle and build their lives there. Presented by Charesha Barrett, public historian, president of CHARP EDucation Consulting, and founder […]
Path of the Pioneer – One Man’s Story on the American Frontier
In the oldest home on the Big Darby Creek resides the area’s first settler. An odd, weathered old man who is said to have once lived with the Mingo. Many have heard his name but few know him personally. This is the story of the first settler in Madison County, Jonathan Alder. While some historians […]
“Tales of Euclid Beach Park” Music Concert
Tales of Euclid Beach Park, a special performance commissioned by M.U.S.i.C. Stars in the Classics, is inspired by Cleveland’s iconic amusement park of the same name – Collinwood’s legendary amusement park. The concert features a new suite composed by award-winning composer Chris Neiner. All four movements of the suite will be performed. The evening will […]
Celebrate America 250 with the 122nd Army National Band
Celebrate summer, community, and America’s history at a special FREE concert honoring America 250! Join us on Tuesday, June 30, at 7:00 PM at the Village Green Park Amphitheater in Powell for an unforgettable evening featuring the 122nd Army National Guard Band. Enjoy patriotic favorites, timeless classics, and live music under the summer sky as […]
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 […]
The Cleveland Orchestra: America at 250
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with The Cleveland Orchestra in a stirring tribute to the breadth and brilliance of American music. The program includes two iconic masterpieces: Copland’s moving Lincoln Portrait and Gershwin’s An American in Paris, a vibrant musical postcard bursting with jazz-infused rhythms and melodies. Together with songs and spirituals from other leading American […]
Salute to America
Blossom’s traditional, star-spangled celebration with the Blossom Festival Band returns with a mix of marches, patriotic favorites, an Armed Forces Salute, and more — concluding with a spectacular fireworks display.* Tickets start at $24 and vary based on seating preferences. *Fireworks immediately following the performance, weather permitting.
Bay Village Historical Society: Captain Wolf of the Delaware
Living history reenactor John Burke presents the history of Native Americans in Northwestern Ohio. John has a long history of reenacting vital parts of Ohio history. THIS EVENT WILL BE OUTSIDE – PLEASE BRING CHAIRS AND BLANKETS. (In case of inclement weather, the event will be relocated to the Bay Village Library, 27400 Wolf Road) […]
Fire in the Night Season: The Trial of Philip Partridge
Fire in the Night Season: The Trial of Philip Partridge is a docudrama celebrating the freedom fighter spirit in all of us. As part of the America 250 Celebration in Highland County, Susan Banyas and Rainee Angles retell the story of the trailblazing County Engineer, Philip Partridge, who stood trial for burning down the Lincoln […]