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 […]
Waynesfield America 250 Picnic Celebration
Waynesfield’s America 250 celebration will be held in conjunction with the Dedication of the Waynesfield Veterans Memorial Park and The Gold Star Family Memorial. The Ohio Village Muffins will play an exhibition game in the afternoon.
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 […]
LEIHS Presents “223 Years of Ohio History”
A self-guided tour of the LEIHS’s 6,000-square-foot History Museum, including artifacts from the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, won by Commodore Oliver H. Perry, who stationed his fleet in what is now Put-in-Bay Harbor. The Museum is proud to display the 12 AM 250-OH Banners highlighting Ohio’s contributions to America since 1803, when it […]
LEIHS’s “I Signed” Event
Lake Erie Islands’ Pioneers will greet guests at the LEIHS Museum to sign the Official Declaration of Independence Lake Erie Island Ledger commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. Signers will also receive a commemorative copy of the Declaration of Independence they can sign and take home.
American Heritage Timeline
Meet American soldiers spanning several pivotal wars, notable people from the Revolutionary War, and key signers of the Declaration of Independence at Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. Additionally, enjoy a duel between General Lachlan McIntosh and Button Quinette. Tickets are $10 for ages 12 & up. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at […]
America 250-Ohio & Granville Serves: Remembering Veterans
Monument Dedication Ceremony honoring America’s 250th anniversary and in memory of our veterans buried at Old Colony Burial Ground, hosted by the Granville Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Granville Facts: Old Colony was established in 1805, at the time Granville was founded, as part of the original plat of the Village. The first burial […]
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 […]
Muskingum County 4th of July Celebration
Join us for a community celebration at Confluence Park in Zanesville as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The event is free to the public.