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 […]
Picnic in the Pasture
It is National Picnic Month! Gather together at Carter Historic Farm for a pack-your-own picnic, a brief tour of the farm, and summer yard games. Please bring your own lunch and picnic blanket.
Norwalk Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series
Patriotic music Yard Games Door Prizes Food Trucks (available to make purchases at) Event sponsored by VFW #2743
Patriotic Tie-dye
Create your own unique t-shirt at the Milton-Union Public Library to celebrate America250. All dye is supplied, but please bring your own shirt. All ages welcome.
Flair on the Square
Flair on the Square is a fine arts festival that features food, a juried art fair, live music, dance performances, a fresh market and more! Kids can enjoy free make & take projects, attendees can watch artist demonstrations, and everyone is invited to share their own artistic talent by participating in a special paint by […]
Fort Meigs Independence Day 1813
July 4, 1813, was a day of festivity at Fort Meigs. Soldiers fired 18 shots from cannons in a National Salute and spent the day celebrating the founding of the nation they were defending. Join us as we recreate Independence Day 1813 with weapons demos, historic music presentations, civilian activities, and the 18 cannon shot […]
Celebrate America 250 with the 122nd Army National Band
Celebrate summer, community, and America’s history at a special FREE concert honoring America 250! Join us on Tuesday, June 30, at 7:00 PM at the Village Green Park Amphitheater in Powell for an unforgettable evening featuring the 122nd Army National Guard Band. Enjoy patriotic favorites, timeless classics, and live music under the summer sky as […]
Picnic in the Park – Celebrating America 250
Presented by KeyBank, Picnic in the Park invites attendees to celebrate America 250 with food, drinks, entertainment, games, and history in Canal Basin Park. Hosted in conjunction with Cuyahoga County’s annual tours of Veterans Memorial Bridge, Picnic in the Park will connect people to America’s 250th anniversary in the home of Cleveland’s origin story.
2026 Annual Battle of Buffington Island Commemoration and Marietta Militia Redoubt Historical Marker Dedication
The Battle of Buffington Island, the largest Civil War battle in the State of Ohio, occurred on July 19, 1863, when Confederate brigadier general John H. Morgan and more than 1,900 cavalrymen attempted to cross the Ohio River into West Virginia at Buffington Island to evade pursuing Union forces commanded by Generals Henry M. Judah […]
(AMERICA 250) Village Community Picnic Celebration
Come and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA at Willow Park during this special event filled with food, games, music, and history. The event is organized through a partnership of Grafton-Midview Public Library, Main Street Grafton, and the Village of Grafton. The event is free to the public.