Miami County Celebrates America-250
Miami County will host a Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, on the south side of the Miami County Courthouse. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with food trucks and live music, followed by a program featuring community and state leaders, patriotic music, and ceremonial presentations. The evening’s […]
Buckeye State Button Society Summer Button Sale
Even before the founding of our country, buttons have been important not only for America’s clothing but also in American industry. Come to the meeting room of the Warther Museum after visiting Freida Warther’s “Button House” and see thousands of buttons available for purchase. See buttons ranging from mother-of-pearl buttons made from Mississippi River mussels […]
“McKinley’s Own” Canton Grand Army Band Concert
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an authentic “living history” concert recreating a July 26, 1901, program performed on the lawn of President and Mrs. McKinley’s Canton home. Presented by America Musical Productions. Family fun begins at 5:30 PM, with the concert beginning promptly at 6:30 PM. Kona Ice will be available for purchase. Limited seating […]
How America Has Celebrated Its Independence Through the Years
It’s time for a celebration! Hear local resident Chuck Spinner describe how the United States has commemorated its independence throughout its 250-year history. Chuck had a 33-year career teaching History in Northeast Ohio, has been named a Kent State and Rockefeller Scholar, and has also been honored as a Martha Holden Jennings Master Teacher. The […]
Printing the Declaration of Independence at CTPM
When guests arrive, they will hear a short presentation on the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Then they will print an actual copy of the Declaration of Independence on our wooden printing press for a keepsake. Plus other printing experience.
Native American History Canoe Paddle
The Maumee River is a primary life source to communities of the present and past. Join Wood County Parks staff with a special co-leader, community and communications specialist, and Cherokee Nation member Jessie Walton-Summers, on this paddle around the islands. We’ll share the river’s significance to Native Americans who thrived in the area for generations […]
Agricultural History Lecture Series: A Nation of Corn
In 2025, farmers in the United States harvested 17 billion bushels of corn. Yet, today, many Americans are unaware of how corn is grown and where it all goes. This installment of the Agricultural History Lecture Series answers these questions through an examination of corn production in the Midwest and beyond. In remembrance of the […]
Founders Park Grand Opening
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Village of West Milton is proud to open a brand new park – and we want YOU to help us celebrate! Join us at 438 S. Miami St. for an evening filled with history, community, and family fun. We’ll kick off the celebration at the new park with […]
America250 Lecture Series: Sports in the Shadow of World War II
Fields of Conflict: Sports in the Shadow of World War II Together we will examine how World War II fundamentally reshaped athletics, as major sporting events were suspended, athletes were drafted into military service, and leagues were forced to adapt to survive. We’ll explore the cancellation of global competitions such as the 1940 and 1944 […]
Path of the Pioneer – One Man’s Story on the American Frontier
In the oldest home on the Big Darby Creek resides the area’s first settler. An odd, weathered old man who is said to have once lived with the Mingo. Many have heard his name, but few know him personally. This is the story of the first settler in Madison County, Jonathan Alder. While some historians […]