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 […]
Buckeye Lake Tour of Homes
Join the Buckeye Lake Area Civic Association for a delightful adventure at the 41st Annual Buckeye Lake Tour of Homes. Mark your calendars for a day of architectural splendor and lakeside charm. Event Schedule: Boat Departures: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM Duration: Approximately 2 hours per tour Special Features: Guided Tours: Gain insights […]
Queen of the Lake III Boat Tour of Buckeye Lake
Cruise Ohio’s First State Park aboard the historic Queen of the Lake III. Enjoy scenic views, fascinating local history, and a relaxing experience that’s fun for all ages. The Queen of the Lake III offers narrated sightseeing cruises across beautiful Buckeye Lake. Owned and operated by the Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society, this historic sternwheeler […]
NEO Historical Day
Guests can talk to and take pictures with reenactors portraying George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, James and Lucretia Garfield and Commodore John Carter. Guests may also talk to representatives from the Lake County Historical Society, Fairport Harbor Marine and Lighthouse Museum, The Indian Museum of Lake County and the Madison Historical Society and the James A. […]
Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The Polish George Washington
Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Revolutionary War hero with ties to Dublin, Ohio, and his life and death highlight the contradiction between early American ideals of liberty and slavery. Join Graham Hodges, co-author of Friends of Liberty: A Tale of Three Patriots, Two Revolutions, and the Betrayal that Divided a Nation: Thomas Jefferson, Thaddeus Kosciuszko, and […]
Bexley Historical Society Open Doors
The Bexley Historical Society is opening its doors as part of Ohio History Connection’s annual Open Doors event, which invites historic sites across the state to open free to the public on the same weekend, encouraging Ohioans to explore local history close to home. Trustees will be on hand to answer questions and walk visitors […]
The (Past and) Future of Ohio Is Creativity
The (Past and) Future of Ohio Is Creativity: From the Wright Brothers to What’s Next Presented by Dr. Stormy C., The Illuminated Futures Project Ohio is the birthplace of the light bulb and aviation, of medical breakthroughs and Day-Glo paint, of rock ‘n’ roll and world-class artists & cultural institutions. Scientifically, artistically, industrially, and culturally, […]
Summit County America 250-OH Homecoming Celebration
The Summit County Historical Society, in partnership with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, will host the America 250-OH Homecoming for Summit County on Sunday, August 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Perkins Stone Mansion and John Brown House located at 550 Copley Road, Akron. The free, family-friendly event is […]
Strongsville Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
The city will host a party on the Commons from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 4, 2026, featuring family-friendly activities and food trucks. Activities will include a rock climbing wall, photo booth, inflatables, face painters, and balloon artists. The Air Force will also be there with activities. Food trucks will include Swenson’s, Cousins Maine […]
Armstrong Air & Space Museum – America 250: Armstrong & Flight
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by learning about Neil Armstrong and the airplanes he flew. Learn how airplanes fly by doing experiments on the four forces of flight and make your own balsa wood flyer!