Sign the Declaration of Independence in style
Sign the Declaration of Independence in style with a Quill Pen, while wearing a powdered wig! Visit the Ohio Glass Museum on July 3rd or 5th from 12 – 4 and immerse yourself in this historic event. The document is yours to keep. There is no charge to partake in the signing event. Explore the […]
A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 8th marks the anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. To commemorate this moment, communities and organizations nationwide will hold simultaneous readings of this foundational document! Join us as we host local community leaders and citizens in a shared reading for all to hear!
Brown County Historical Society & The Land of US Grant: Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic
The America 250-Ohio Homecoming Picnic program promotes and encourages communities across the state, tocome together to honor our nation’s history and Ohio’s contributions over 250 years! Join our organizations for a free family event with food, community, activities. Social Hour @ 5:30 PM & Picnic @ 6:30 PM RSVP on Facebook
Ashland’s America’s 250th Birthday Party & Fireworks Celebration
You’re invited to the most patriotic birthday party in town! Freer Field will come alive around 5:00 p.m. with live music entertainment, food trailers, a live radio show with area leaders and special guests, and of course the grand finale featuring the largest fireworks display in Ashland County’s history! Parking and seating areas will be […]
Ashland’s Freedom Park & Monument Dedication
Following the Independence Day parade will be the dedication ceremony of a historic Freedom Monument in the Pump House District, a testament to America’s founding principle and a lasting symbol of liberty for generations to come. Interested in participating in this historic occasion? We are in need of 250 Ashland County veterans and active duty […]
Descendants Day Picnic
The Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument invites the descendants of our 9,000+ honored veterans to join us in remembering their ancestors, doing rubbings of the names on the walls, sharing any known stories and research they might have passed down through the family, listen to guest speakers discuss regimental histories, and bring a picnic […]
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by refreshments.
Declaration of Independence Community Reading
A public reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of an America 250-Ohio initiative and the nationwide Spirit of America program.
Reading the Declaration of Independence on Worthington Green
A reenactment of the first reading of the Declaration of Independence to the people which happened on July 8, 1776 at 6:00pm. 6:00 PM reading starts, please arrive at 5:30PM.
Wyandot County 4th of July Parade
Groups in town are encouraged to create floats to join the parade or just to watch the parade.