Taste Test the Past: Hot Water Canning
Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! Want to try canning, but don’t know where to begin? Learn how to safely preserve food from your garden, how to find recipes, and how to do proper canning research. Everyone will go home with tomato sauce!
Rock the Hill of West Milton
Join us for a free evening of live music, delicious food trucks, and fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and kick back for an enjoyable night with family, friends, and neighbors. Kids will love the activities in our chaperoned kids’ zone. There’s something for everyone!
Running Against History: The Enduring Legacy of Jesse Owens
Celebrate the enduring legacy of Jesse Owens on Sept. 18 at Ohio State University with a special panel discussion, archival exhibits and reception marking the 90th anniversary of his historic 1936 Olympic achievements.
Driving Tour Along Ohio’s Lincoln Highway Historic Byway in Bucyrus
Visit sites along the historic Lincoln Highway in Bucyrus The Lincoln Highway is America’s FIRST coast-to-coast road, stretching from NYC to San Francisco The Crawford County History Alliance “Lincoln Highway Beautification Project“ consists of red, white, & blue flowers as well as flags & signs along the eastern portion of this historic highway in Bucyrus. […]
Village of Batesville and Beaver Township Community Picnic – Celebrating America 250
Chicken will be provided Please bring a covered dish to share and your own drinks Live Entertainment: Route 40 band @4pm
Garden Jubilee
Celebrate the beauty of nature! Explore vibrant blooms, shop local vendors, enjoy local food trucks, listen to local musicians, and experience the joy of community at this picturesque event. Children can enjoy historical games like hopscotch, jacks, and hula hoops. Don’t miss our America 250-inspired feature gardens! Tour the various themed gardens as the Master […]
Ohio Village Muffins vs. the Harvey School Cornhuskers
Ohio’s celebration theme for September is “Ohio Plays–Sports & Wellness.” Join us as we celebrate America 250 with a spirited game of 1900s vintage baseball! Watch the Ohio Village Muffins take on the Harvey School Cornhuskers in this exciting historic matchup. Peanuts, popcorn, and hot dogs will be available for a donation. America 250-OH free […]
250 Plates
Enjoy an inspired menu of locally sourced food prepared by the chefs of participating downtown restaurants, a cash bar (2 drink tickets included with each ticket purchase), and live music. The event will take place at the historic Mill Event Center in Downtown Lancaster. The area will be transformed into a cozy dining room where […]
National Ice Cream Day at Johnson’s Real Ice Cream
You’re Invited! Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with 🎨 Free Kids’ Crafts 🎈 Family Activities Sunday, July 19 12–3 PM All Johnson’s Real Ice Cream Locations!
America 250 Old Fashioned Fun, Picnic, and Open House at the Crabill Homestead
Spend a relaxed afternoon at the historic 1820s homestead, which offers a lovely view of the C.J. Brown Reservoir. Pack a picnic lunch, bring your chairs and blankets, and enjoy old-fashioned lawn games, hands-on crafts, America 250 picnic kit activities, and tours of the historic house. Our partners at Wittenberg University will even have a […]