Miami County Liberty Next Generation Kids Camp – America 250 theme
Miami County Liberty’s Next Generation Liberty Kids Camp. Free for children ages 7-16. Join us for a fun, hands‑on evening celebrating America’s history and heroes! Kids will rotate through exciting stations where they can ride vintage trucks, write letters to service members, create flag crafts, and get moving with a mini boot camp. Along the […]
3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
Join us as we celebrate America 250 and our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom on Friday, June 19, 2026! This national event, first celebrated in the 1870s, was designated in 2019 as a federal holiday, celebrating June 19, 1865 – the day when word reached Galveston, TX, of the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery in […]
Getting to Know Fort Ancient
The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are 2000-year old ceremonial sites that were created by the ancestors of American Indians. Eight earthworks, including Fort Ancient and the Newark Earthworks, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2023 as masterpieces of human creative genius. In this program, we’ll learn about these special places and how they […]
Preserving Your Family History
Discover how to safeguard your most treasured memories with guidance from the Archives team at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. This informative and engaging program will walk you through best practices for preserving photographs, scrapbooks, letters, and more—helping ensure your family’s stories last for generations. This program also connects to Stan Hywet’s America 250 exhibition, […]
Park Scrabble at Tiffin University Nature Preserve
This year, the Seneca County Park District will host a “park scrabble” game. Hike the trail, looking for letters to then place on the giant Scrabble board. How many “park” words can you create? Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance of the program. The event is free to the public.
1776 Patriotic Home Decorating Contest in Green Springs, OH
Join us in showing your community spirit for the 1776 Patriotic Home Decorating Contest in Green Springs! In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, residents are invited to deck out their homes in red, white, and blue. Show off your most creative patriotic displays for a chance to win and help turn the village into a […]
Chardon Rd Cemetery Restoration Unveiling
Our foundation, along with Liberty Camp USA, has raised the funds to completely restore a once-forgotten cemetery, which is the resting place of Edward Halstead, a Revolutionary War veteran. Please Google “Chardon Road Cemetery News Herald” to read the articles written. The event is free to the public.
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 […]
RAISE THE LODGE FESTIVAL
We are honoring our Veterans by having a field of flags. A decorated “250” spot for pictures. This event is benefiting building a lodge for disabled Veterans getting back into the outdoors in Licking County. Lots to do and more being added. Please visit WWW.AMERICASFREEDOMLODGE.ORG for all the info and pre-sale tickets. The event is […]
Barney Oldfield Day: Yellowstone Trail Sociability Cruise, Car Show & Race
Celebrating “Transportation” and “Ohio Goes to the Movies” themes. Barney Oldfield was a famous bicycle and race car racer and movie star. There will be a car show, Barney Oldfield movies, Pinewood Derby, Rubber Duck races, “Pit Pass” drawings for prizes and more!