Patriotic Concert – 250 Years of Red, White and Blue

250 Years of Red, White, & Blue is a vibrant and celebratory concert that explores the colors of our shared cultural story through music that spans centuries, styles, and generations. From patriotic anthems to pop, classical masterworks, and beloved favorites, this program reflects the rich and evolving soundtrack of our nation. The concert opens with […]

‘Call to Duty Salute’ Ceremony-West

America has been in a number of military conflicts throughout its 250-year history, though not all conflicts were declared a war. Through a grant from the America-250 Ohio Commission, the Ottawa County-America 250 Committee created a trail of markers at 34 cemeteries in the County. The trail honors the final resting places of those who […]

Fort Laurens: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Rededication

Join the Ohio History Connection, the Zoar Community Association, the Ohio National Guard, the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and state officials for a ceremony to rededicate the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot of the American Revolution at Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. A wreath-laying ceremony will be […]

Red, White, & Biz

This exciting event will bring together local businesses and community members for a patriotic afternoon of networking, celebration, and unity. At 12:00 P.M. sharp, we will create a one-of-a-kind human “250” formation to honor America’s 250th anniversary: 2️⃣ – Participants in red t-shirts 5️⃣ – Participants in white t-shirts 0️⃣ – Participants in navy blue […]

New Concord America 250 Celebration

Join us in celebrating America turning 250 years old through all-day activities starting at 10:00 A.M. with free tours of the John and Annie Glenn Museum and Harper Cabin and wrapping up with fireworks provided by the New Concord firefighters at dusk. There will also be a community picnic, live music, and NCAARD bingo hosted […]

History Chat / Ohio’s Place in the Nations 250th Anniversary

Gain insight about Ohio’s place in the nation’s 250th anniversary with America 250 – Ohio Executive Director Todd Kleismit and longtime Ohio Statehouse Historian Chris Matheney. Kleismit will give an overview of America 250 activities in Ohio. Matheney will discuss his publication, “Ohio Rising: Journey to Statehood,” which chronicles the activities, people and events in […]