Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
This is a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Crawford County Courthouse steps. This is a nationwide simultaneous reading, as July 8,1776, was the very first public reading. The group will assemble at 5:45 for introductions. Reading will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
Steubenville- Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence
The local Steubenville community acros will gather to publicly read the Declaration of Independence together — honoring the first public reading of the document in 1776 and celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Lincoln Highway Beautification Project: Enjoy the Sites & Attractions
The Lincoln Highway is America’s FIRST Coast-to-Coast Paved Road, stretching from NYC to San Francisco The Crawford County History Alliance “Lincoln Highway Beautification Project“ includes red, white, & blue flowers and flags along the eastern side of the historic highway in Bucyrus. A leisurely drive along the historic Lincoln Highway in Bucyrus will allow you […]
America 250 Homecoming and Picnic
Join us as the OHC Muffins play the Adena Worthingtons in 1800s baseball game. Games and crafts for kids on the beautiful Adena grounds.
Reading of the Constitution
The reading of our Constitution by General George Washington
America 250 Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Greenville Ohio
To mark the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776, Darke County will join a nationwide public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The guest speakers will be Christina Eberst Nehring, State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Ohio, Judge Travis Fliehman, Darke […]
Sign the Declaration of Independence in style
Sign the Declaration of Independence in style with a Quill Pen, while wearing a powdered wig! Visit the Ohio Glass Museum on July 3rd or 5th from 12 – 4 and immerse yourself in this historic event. The document is yours to keep. There is no charge to partake in the signing event. Explore the […]
A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 8th marks the anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. To commemorate this moment, communities and organizations nationwide will hold simultaneous readings of this foundational document! Join us as we host local community leaders and citizens in a shared reading for all to hear!
Descendants Day Picnic
The Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument invites the descendants of our 9,000+ honored veterans to join us in remembering their ancestors, doing rubbings of the names on the walls, sharing any known stories and research they might have passed down through the family, listen to guest speakers discuss regimental histories, and bring a picnic […]
Picnic in the Park, Fountain dedication
Rededication of the 1881 fountain, Picnic in the Park with free ice cream and live Jazz music and opening of Bicentennial time capsule with fireworks at dusk at Mansfield Speedway.