Dawes Homecoming Community Picnic
Did you know that Arboretum co-founder Beman Dawes used to be the chairman of the Pure Oil Company and hosted annual picnics at The Arboretum for his employees and their families? To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the Year of History at Dawes, join us on Sunday, July 12, from 4 -7 PM for the […]
“McKinley’s Own” Canton Grand Army Band Concert
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an authentic “living history” concert recreating a July 26, 1901, program performed on the lawn of President and Mrs. McKinley’s Canton home. Presented by America Musical Productions. Family fun begins at 5:30 PM, with the concert beginning promptly at 6:30 PM. Kona Ice will be available for purchase. Limited seating […]
Liberty & Legacy: Darby Township’s 145th & America’s 250th Celebration
Honoring Our Local Heritage and National History in the Heart of Darby Township! Mark your calendars for a spectacular patriotic double-milestone celebration! You are cordially invited to Liberty & Legacy: Darby’s 145th & America’s 250th Celebration, a spectacular event honoring our deep local roots and our nation’s historic Semiquincentennial. Bring the whole family out to […]
Story Time – 4th of July
Story Time is intended to support early learning in a group setting. Join us for a mixture of stories and activities that provide enjoyable opportunities for the children to practice skills that prepare them for reading. This week’s theme is the 4th of July and the 250th birthday of our country. Light snacks will be […]
Slime Society – Birthday Slime
Each month, Slime Society makes a different slime recipe. In July we will make birthday slime for the 250th birthday of our country!
How America Has Celebrated Its Independence Through the Years
It’s time for a celebration! Hear local resident Chuck Spinner describe how the United States has commemorated its independence throughout its 250-year history. Chuck had a 33-year career teaching History in Northeast Ohio, has been named a Kent State and Rockefeller Scholar, and has also been honored as a Martha Holden Jennings Master Teacher. The […]
Red, White and Play-Family Game Night
Celebrate community, connection, and classic summertime fun at Downtown Tipp City Partnership’s Family Game Night presented by Monroe Federal Savings and Loan on Friday, July 3, from 5:00-8:00 PM in historic downtown Tipp City. As part of the America 250 celebration, this free family-friendly evening will bring downtown to life with games, activities, laughter, and […]
Red, White & Base Ball Featuring the Canal Jumpers and Community Picnic
Step back in time and celebrate America’s pastime during the Hometown Community Picnic featuring the Canal Jumpers on Sunday, July 5, beginning at 11:00 AM at City Park in Tipp City. This free family-friendly event is part of the America 250 celebration weekend and brings the community together for an afternoon filled with vintage baseball, […]
Freedom Bells at Hughes Schoolhouse
Join the Hopewell Chapter, NSDAR, and the Liberty Township Historical Society for a Freedom Bells observance commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. Held at the historic Hughes Schoolhouse in Liberty Township, this community observance will include reflections on the Declaration of Independence, historical readings, bell ringing at 12:00 noon as […]
Native American History Canoe Paddle
The Maumee River is a primary life source to communities of the present and past. Join Wood County Parks staff with a special co-leader, community and communications specialist, and Cherokee Nation member Jessie Walton-Summers, on this paddle around the islands. We’ll share the river’s significance to Native Americans who thrived in the area for generations […]