Archaeology on the Great Lakes: The War of 1812
Join Chris Gillcrest from the National Museum of the Great Lakes as he discusses ships found in the depths of the lakes, which were lost during the War of 1812 Maritime Campaign.
D-Day Discussion
Join us as we commemorate D-Day, the historic Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. Our own Adult Program Coordinator, Bob Strohm, will lead this special program beginning at 11:00 a.m., exploring the events of June 6, 1944, and the courage and sacrifice of some of our local heroes who took part in this […]
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Join Ohio State University Extension Seneca County as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Seneca County 4-H youth members. On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, communities across the United States will gather at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time for a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence, […]
Historic 1880s 4th of July Celebration
Partake in a variety of historic Independence Day activities, displays, and entertainment from 1-4pm. Participate in our “Most Beautiful Pie” contest. Pie entries must be submitted between 1:45-2:15. Picnic lunches may be brought in (cleaned up before noon due to event setup on the lawn.)
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.
Public Reading of Declaration of Independence
This will be a part of the statewide public reading of the Declaration of Independence
The Ohio State Parks Foundation Presents: “The Battle of Lake Erie: Its Impact on our Nation” with Douglas Brinkley
Celebrate America 250 with Douglas Brinkley at Camp Perry! Join the Ohio State Parks Foundation for a special America 250 celebration featuring renowned author and historian Douglas Brinkley. Guests will experience an engaging presentation exploring the story and significance of the historic Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s […]
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 […]
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.
Reading of the Constitution
The reading of our Constitution by General George Washington