George & Martha Washington: A Love Story
As part of Muskingum 250, the community’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, residents and visitors will have the chance to step back into the founding era during a special living‑history program featuring George and Martha Washington. This upcoming event promises an immersive experience that brings the early American republic to life through […]
3 Pike County Revolutionary War Patriots
Pike County Ohio Genealogy and Historical Society Board Members, will share stories of three Revolutionary War Patriots, who relocated to and made Pike County their home after the war, and were buried there.
Reynoldsburg: Sharing the Spirit of America
On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to the public for the first time. 250 years later, Reynoldsburg joins communities across America in recreating that moment together. Join neighbors for a public reading and a shared reflection on the ideals, voices, and history that shaped our nation. Everyone welcome! Hosted by […]
Seneca Township Community, Noble County, Ohio Homecoming Picnic
Homecoming and Picnic for past and present residents of Seneca Township.
“Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths…” art exhibition
A solo exhibition featuring sculptural, mixed-media paintings by internationally-acclaimed, Toledo, Ohio artist Brenda Singletary, celebrating her family’s history of military and civic service—and our nation’s 250th anniversary. Her “Love Letter to a Complicated Nation” series honors the service and sacrifice of generations of African-American military veterans.
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 […]
Huffman Dam Tour
Join the Miami Conservancy District for a rare open-house tour of Huffman Dam, one of five earthen dams built after the catastrophic 1913 flood. Explore the dam, meet MCD engineers, and learn how this century-old flood protection system continues to keep Southwest Ohio safe today — a fitting way to mark America’s 250th anniversary and […]
Englewood Dam Tour
Tour Englewood Dam, the largest of the five earthen flood-control dams built by the Miami Conservancy District following the Great Flood of 1913. See the engineering up close, meet the team that maintains it, and discover how this century-old system protects Southwest Ohio — part of the region’s story as America marks its 250th anniversary.
America 250 in the Planetarium – America’s Missions to the Moon: A History of Adventure
Celebrate American discovery, innovation, and values through topics in astronomy, history, art, music, and more in this special nine-part series of talks in the BGSU Planetarium. The America 250 in the Planetarium series of programs will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 7:30 p.m. July 13 – 31. All America 250 in […]
America 250 in the Planetarium – Pamphlets Before the Revolution: Voices from a Growing Crisis
Celebrate American discovery, innovation, and values through topics in astronomy, history, art, music, and more in this special nine-part series in the BGSU Planetarium. The America 250 in the Planetarium series of programs will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 7:30 P.M. July 13 – 31. All America 250 in the Planetarium […]