Underground Railroad Gathering 2026
On September 27-28, 2026, America 250-Ohio will host the third annual Underground Railroad Gathering at the Cleveland History Center. The Underground Railroad Gathering is a historic event dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio. This free, two-day event is open to the public and will bring together community members, historians, […]
Huber Machinery Museum’s America 250: From Field To Future * HONORING OUR Past, CULTIVATING OUR FUTURE *
The Huber Machinery Museum invites you to the America 250: From Field To Future * HONORING OUR Past, CULTIVATING OUR FUTURE * Saturday September 19th 1pm-4pm. Huber Machinery Museum/Marion County Fairgrounds 220 East Fairground Street Marion Ohio 43301 Join us for a special community celebration as we Commemorate America’s 250 Anniversary and an explorer the […]
Darke County Remembers Those Who Serve – Garst Museum’s AM 250-Ohio Nov. Theme Exhibit
The Garst Museum presents America 250 Ohio Theme: Ohio Serves – Remembering Veterans, 1st Responders, Front-Line Heroes Exhibit.
Hooked on Fishing presented by the Light Foundation
We believe that fishing is a great way for families to spend time together outdoors, and our events give hundreds of young people each summer a chance to experience the thrill of the sport — some for their very first time. At each event, we provide information on fish and aquatic life, rules and regulations […]
SMOKE & FIRE FESTIVAL
A sizzling and groovy experience at the Smoke and Fire Festival. This event combines the mouthwatering flavors of barbecue with the infectious rhythms of live music. Local teams showcase amazing BBQ flavors as they compete for the Bexley BBQ Championship belt, and this year, Blue Spectrum will offer a tantalizing backdrop of Blues, Rock, R&B, […]
America 250 – A Musical Road Trip Show
Join us on a musical road trip honoring America’s 250th year! The City of Flags Chorus, a chapter of SingUnited (formerly Sweet Adelines), presents a musical journey from coast to coast, with musical tributes to the armed forces and our veterans. Tickets are available on our website and at the door. Group rates are available. […]
Celebrate the Heroes Among Us
Celebrating and honoring Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and other agencies who respond to emergencies.
Lauretta Schimmoler Museum: Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast
Lauretta Schimmoler was the first woman to establish and manage an airport in the United States. She served in the Women’s Army Corps during WWII. She was also the founder of the Nurse Aerial Corps of America, the precursor to medevac (flight nursing). Pancake Breakfast: 8:00am-Noon ($10 per person for adults; Children 8 and under […]
28th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival
Connect with Ohio’s vibrant natural history and indigenous agriculture at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival! This premier, family-friendly event honors the pawpaw (Asimina triloba), North America’s largest edible native fruit, which has grown wildly in the Ohio River Valley for centuries. Held at the beautiful Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville, this three-day gathering brings together […]
Rooted in History: Discovering Cleveland Heights’ Heritage Trees
The city’s oldest trees survive from the native forest of the late 1700s. They are living monuments to our natural past. Roy Larick will present the history of the Moses Cleaveland Tree program (1946-1986) and introduce a new countywide Heritage Tree initiative. Cleveland Heights can now nominate a new set of favorite ancient trees. Learn […]