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Tag: Historical Commemoration

Patriotic Pride at the Paulding County Fall Festival

Our festival will host a 300-ft traveling Vietnam memorial wall replica, a Gold Star Family traveling memorial, and we will have a variety of speakers and musicians sharing their stories and talents to honor the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks and to celebrate America 250, with a special emphasis on honoring our local […]

Cleveland’s Contribution to the American Story: A Journey Through History, Innovation, and Community

As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Cleveland celebrates 230 years of history, this engaging workshop explores Cleveland’s unique contributions to the American story. Participants will examine how the city’s industrial innovation, immigration and migration patterns, civil rights activism, arts and culture, sports achievements, and community leadership have shaped […]

Keynote “America at 250 – The Nation, The Founding, and The Ohio State University” by Prof. Christopher Nichols at the OSURA: 2026 Annual Conference

Keynote address, 9:00 AM, September 23, 2026: “America at 250 – The Nation, The Founding, and The Ohio State University,” Christopher Nichols, the Wayne Woodrow Hayes Chair in National Security Studies and professor of history. In 2026, Professor Nichols serves as Faculty Chair and overall co-chair for Ohio State’s initiative for America 250, a series […]

Strongsville Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

The city will host a party on the Commons from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 4, 2026, featuring family-friendly activities and food trucks. Activities will include a rock climbing wall, photo booth, inflatables, face painters, and balloon artists. The Air Force will also be there with activities. Food trucks will include Swenson’s, Cousins Maine […]

D-Day Discussion

Join us as we commemorate D-Day, the historic Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. Our own Adult Program Coordinator, Bob Strohm, will lead this special program beginning at 11:00 a.m., exploring the events of June 6, 1944, and the courage and sacrifice of some of our local heroes who took part in this […]

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Join Ohio State University Extension Seneca County as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Seneca County 4-H youth members. On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, communities across the United States will gather at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time for a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence, […]

Celebrate America’s Independence

A celebration that starts with a patriotic parade, veterans car show, Civil War camp, food trucks and drinks, live music, exhibits, displays, games, entertainment, patriotic costume contest, and fireworks at 9:45 pm. A full schedule is at web site: america250browncountyoh.com

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

This is a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Crawford County Courthouse steps. This is a nationwide simultaneous reading, as July 8,1776, was the very first public reading. The group will assemble at 5:45 for introductions. Reading will begin promptly at 6:00pm.