Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrates freedom, community, and culture. Drop in to enjoy culturally inspired crafts, traditional cuisine, and jubilant entertainment as we honor the legacy and historical significance of June 19th, 1865.
Local Author Book Fair
Meet and chat with authors from Champaign County and surrounding areas. Some authors will have their books available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served. This event is to showcase local authors as we celebrate America 250 “Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture, & Literature”
Introducing American Exchange Project: Reconnecting America, the Ohio Way
Join Civic Futures Institute and America 250-Ohio Wednesday May 13, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for a reception welcoming American Exchange Project to the Buckeye State. Learn about a bold, new vision and an ambitious investment in civic connection in up to 20 Ohio communities in 2027.
America 250 Chalk the Walk
Residents are invited to help decorate the walking path at South Central Park in preparation for the Memorial Day Parade. Chalk will be provided. The event is free to the public.
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 […]