Free Tours at the Baseball Heritage Museum!
Celebrate America 250 by learning the history of America’s favorite pastime! From July 13th to July 19th, visit the Baseball Heritage Museum for free tours. The Baseball Heritage Museum is located in the former ticket office at League Park, the oldest standing baseball park in the country, in Cleveland, Ohio. The museum’s exhibits include the […]
Flag Day 250 – Red, White & You!
Join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026, for Flag Day 250 in Greene County, Ohio, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic community event themed “Red, White and YOU!” The day will feature live music, free hot dogs & snacks (while supplies last), and a variety of fun family-friendly activities for all ages. […]
Inventors Who Changed the World!
Join us as we highlight the achievements of American innovators such as Thomas Edison, Lewis Howard Latimer, Garrett Morgan, Eli Whitney, George Washington Carver, and Patricia Bath. Through an engaging timeline, hands-on experiments, and interactive role-playing activities, participants will discover how these inventors changed the world and continue to influence the present and future. Experience […]
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!
Juneteenth-for school-age children & their families
Celebrate Juneteenth! Our guest, Jackkia the Storyteller, will present unique storytelling and music. Jackkia is from the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers. Enjoy crafts and refreshments to commemorate this day of long-awaited freedom. Registration required. The event is free to the public.
Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic – Signature Picnic: Cincinnati, Ohio
Commemorate America’s 250th birthday at The Great Picnic, a family-friendly community picnic and festival located at the beautiful Cincinnati-area Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor. Grab your favorite picnic basket and lay your blanket at the lake’s banks and enjoy live music, local food and beverages, boating, fishing, lawn games, and crafts. Additional highlights include historical reenactments, […]
Chardon’s America 250 Celebration!
Wednesday, July 1: Ohio Goes to the Movies: The Goonies Thursday, July 2: Ohio/Geauga/Chardon History lecture from Dr. Bari Oyler Stith at the Geauga Theater. Followed by a children’s play, ‘Tom Sawyer’ Friday, July 3: Chardon Polka Band followed by Fireworks Saturday, July 4: Old Glory Day – 4th of July parade, new county courthouse […]
Red, White & Blue Block Party
The City of Xenia is excited to host the Red, White & Blue Block Party once again in our historic downtown. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we help kick off America 250, honoring 250 years of our nation’s history. The event will take place on Friday, July 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. […]
High Life Tin Tupe Photography
A limited-time opportunity to have real Tin Type photos taken of you and your loved ones. Professional service provided by HighLife Tin Type Photography of Columbus, Ohio. Please register at the link provided, as time slots will be limited.
Austintown Township Community Day “The Spirt of America”
Austintown Township will proudly celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on August 1, 2026, with a full-day community event from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM centered around the theme, “Spirit of America 250.” The daytime portion of the event (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM) will feature a wide range of family-friendly activities, including bounce houses, a petting […]