Statehood Day Celebration at the Ohio Statehouse
Join us for our celebration of Ohio Statehood Day this year at the Ohio Statehouse: From Statehood to Semiquincentennial! Ohio Statehood Day 2026 marks more than 223 years of history—it bridges our founding as the 17th state in 1803 to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Reflect on the state’s pioneering role in shaping America and look forward […]
Piatt Castle’s Historical Independence Day Celebration
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by attending a 19th-century-style Independence Day celebration outside at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek. Bring a picnic lunch, learn to play period games such as cricket and roll hoops, enjoy poems and storytelling about July 4th customs, and listen as the Declaration of Independence is read aloud. At […]
250: America’s Legacy Celebrate US!
We’re bringing together live music, a variety of food, local vendors, and exciting carnival rides for a memorable two-day event to celebrate America! With games for the kids and plenty of picnic-style seating, it’s the perfect patriotic festival for the entire family. The event will occur at Partners Park Pavilion.
Grave markings
Two separate graves of soldiers of the Revolutionary War will be marked with a plaque, including a ceremony at separate locations: Cumberland Cemetery, Cumberland, Ohio, and Crooked Creek Cemetery, New Concord, Ohio. Included in the event will be a light breakfast, processional, invocation, unveiling of plaque, laying of wreath, music, speakers, honor guard, gun salute, […]
America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic at Wyandotte Winery
Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style. Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on Ohioans’ contributions over the past 250 years. Our picnic […]
Bristol Civil War Monument Rededication Ceremony
Rededication of Ohio’s First Civil War Monument Join the Bristol Twp. and Trumbull County Historical Societies for a day of living history as we rededicate the restored Bristol Civil War Monument, the first of its kind in Ohio. Experience a faithful reenactment of the 1863 dedication ceremony, complete with period music, a Lincoln address, Civil […]
1976 Time Capsule Unveiling
On July 4, 1976, Sylvania came together in a big way to celebrate the American Bicentennial. The capstone of that celebration was a remarkable community effort: residents and students contributed personal items, which were carefully placed into a vault and buried in Burnham Park. The burial site was marked with a monument, instructing future generations […]
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Celebrate this 4th of July with Heritage Sylvania’s annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Gazebo in Burnham Park! Hear the words that started it all read aloud by members of our community. *Please bring either a blanket or a lawn chair to enjoy this brief presentation*
A Walk Through History
Independence Dam State Park to Host “A Walk-Through History” Commemorating America 250 DEFIANCE, Ohio – Independence Dam State Park (IDSP), in conjunction with the Friends of Independence Dam State Park (FOIDSP), is proud to announce its two-day historical event, “A Walk-Through History.” This immersive, family-friendly event will tell the story of America through the years, […]
“A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence”
In the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries, the Declaration of Independence was typically read aloud on the 4th of July in a community setting. This is still practiced in some pockets of our country—but for the most part, the tradition has fallen by the wayside. Especially in light of the 250th anniversary […]