3 Pike County Revolutionary War Patriots
Pike County Ohio Genealogy and Historical Society Board Members, will share stories of three Revolutionary War Patriots, who relocated to and made Pike County their home after the war, and were buried there.
Coshocton County Celebrates America’s 250
Join us for Coshocton’s America 250 Celebration Weekend, from family-friendly activities and live entertainment to community events and patriotic celebrations, something is happening all weekend long. Let’s come together to celebrate America’s 250th -and the community that makes Coshocton such a special place. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. This event is free to […]
America 250 Ohio, Homestead American Picnic
Enjoy the beautiful Homestead grounds and bring your picnic lunch or purchase food. Come see men dressed as Revolutionary Patriots, go back in time and experience colonial life in our 1804 home with tours led by colonial-dressed ladies, and visit the 1860’s museum of the Civil War Hospital and the Sisters of Charity who served. […]
Ohio Writing Project: Writing Kettering Independence Writing Workshop with Special Commemorative Letterpress Printing
The Ohio Writing Project will be leading a special writing experience celebrating the places, memories, and stories that make Kettering unique. Led by Beth Rimer, Co-Director of Miami University’s Ohio Writing Project, and local K-12 teachers, participants will begin with the prompt, “Kettering is…” As a group, participants will travel through the adjoining Indian Riffle […]
America 250 Military Heritage Express
Join us for a family-friendly train ride traveling through 250 years of American Military History on this America 250-Ohio event. This new train departs at 6 P.M. on July 18. There will be reenactors on board the train from different points of our Military’s history. Reservations are highly recommended for this event! Admission: $32 for […]
America 250 Trivia Night in Downtown Tiffin
Celebrate America 250 with us by dressing in Red, White & Blue! Groups of all ages are invited to compete in two rounds of trivia questions plus the final questions of local interest. Local celebrities will judge answers. Participants are asked to form teams of six (6) or fewer, which can be composed of all […]
America 250 Fowler Home Day
Fowler Home Day will have fun games and activities for children and adults, which include a pie eating contest, tug of war, foam party, animal exhibit, face painter, and a dunk tank! Food will be available for purchase at the Methodist Church and Fowler General Store. It will start with a parade through the Fowler […]
Strongsville Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
The city will host a party on the Commons from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 4, 2026, featuring family-friendly activities and food trucks. Activities will include a rock climbing wall, photo booth, inflatables, face painters, and balloon artists. The Air Force will also be there with activities. Food trucks will include Swenson’s, Cousins Maine […]
Touch-A-Truck
Families were able to learn about different forms of transportation, from an ambulance and police car to a tractor and school bus.
Holiday at Home
For over 40 years, the Van Wert County Historical Society has hosted Holiday at Home on July 4th. We are excited to be celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, this year. Grab your lawn chairs and swing by after the parade for free family activities, music and a food tent to support our new Genealogy and Local […]