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 […]
America 250: Lancaster, Ohio Patriotic Decorating Contest (Community Vote)
Join us in celebrating Lancaster’s patriotic spirit through the Patriotic Decorating Contest community voting period! From June 1 through July 4, residents and visitors are invited to explore decorated homes and businesses throughout Lancaster and vote for their favorite patriotic displays. Entries range from classic red, white, and blue to creative and fully transformed properties, […]
The Signers & Women of the Patriots
Presented by the Arcanum Wayne Historical Society, featuring Carole Fourman & Annette Stewart, sharing many facets of the Revolutionary War, how it affected families in various ways, and how the women managed.
Garst Museum Washinton’s Generals Lecture Series: Israel Putnam – Legend or Hero?
The Garst Museum is pleased to announce the third lecture in Washington’s Generals, a year-long lecture series celebrating 250 years of American independence by exploring the key leaders who helped George Washington win the Revolutionary War. Israel Putnam was one of only two generals unanimously chosen by Congress. The other was George Washington himself. But […]
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, […]
Secrets from the Archives
Ever wonder what’s hidden behind the scenes at Stan Hywet? Get an exclusive peek as the Archives team unveils rarely seen documents, shares the stories behind recent discoveries, and gives an inside look at current preservation projects. This intimate, behind-the-scenes experience is offered in two small-group sessions, with only 20 spots per session, these will […]
Coffee with Collections
Join Stan Hywet’s Collections staff for a warm, conversational morning as they share the heart of the America 250 exhibit, The Families That Built Akron, an exhibition developed alongside everyday Akron families and on view in the Manor House May 23 through September 13, 2026. Hear firsthand how local history came to life in this […]
Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel Birthday Celebration
Join us for a full day of celebration as we honor the 116th birthday of the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, which first opened to the public on May 19, 1910. This cherished Cleveland icon is now beautifully restored and spinning once again at the Cleveland History Center. Perfect for families, history enthusiasts, artists, and […]
Freedom Celebration
The Firecracker 5K Run Walk (pre-register required $35/$15) begins at 9 am; Food Vendors/trucks and organizations onsite front 2-11; Ignite the Night live outdoor concerts start at 2:30 (first band Arctic Clam plays until 5:30; last band Not Fast Enuff plays 7:30- fireworks end); HEROhustle (celebrities in inflated dino suits from 6-7); fireworks at dusk […]
The Art of Hand Spinning, presented by Joan Webster & Kim Howard at the Seneca County Museum
This program will include spinning demonstrations by Joan Webster and Kim (Mathias) Howard.