Time Capsule Opening at the Bandstand
Join us for an event 50 years in the making! We will be opening the time capsule that was sealed in the bandstand during its construction in 1976! Hear from local historian Michael Johnson, Lancaster Parks & Recreation Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Shamblin and local politicians. You will also have an opportunity to speak with Larry […]
2026 Annual Battle of Buffington Island Commemoration and Marietta Militia Redoubt Historical Marker Dedication
The Battle of Buffington Island, the largest Civil War battle in the State of Ohio, occurred on July 19, 1863, when Confederate brigadier general John H. Morgan and more than 1,900 cavalrymen attempted to cross the Ohio River into West Virginia at Buffington Island to evade pursuing Union forces commanded by Generals Henry M. Judah […]
Historic Marker Unveiling – The Findlay Jeffersonian: Davis Ross Locke and the Nasby Letters
Join the Hancock Historical Museum, the Ohio History Connection, the Findlay-Hancock County Alliance, America 250-Ohio, and the Hancock County Commissioners’ Office for the unveiling of a new Ohio Historical Marker honoring journalist and satirist David Ross Locke and his nationally influential Nasby Letters. Best known by his pen name “Petroleum V. Nasby,” Locke became popular […]
The Cleveland Orchestra: America at 250
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with The Cleveland Orchestra in a stirring tribute to the breadth and brilliance of American music. The program includes two iconic masterpieces: Copland’s moving Lincoln Portrait and Gershwin’s An American in Paris, a vibrant musical postcard bursting with jazz-infused rhythms and melodies. Together with songs and spirituals from other leading American […]
(AMERICA 250) Village Community Picnic Celebration
Come and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA at Willow Park during this special event filled with food, games, music, and history. The event is organized through a partnership of Grafton-Midview Public Library, Main Street Grafton, and the Village of Grafton. The event is free to the public.
Highland County’s America 250 Celebration
Highland County is proud to invite residents and visitors to join in a special America 250 celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States in Highland County on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, 2026. Join us for a meaningful community event that brings history to life with engaging presentations, courthouse tours, community […]
Memorial Service Honoring the Revolutionary War Patriots of the Northwest Territory
Honoring the Revolutionary War Veterans who settled here, followed by a Patriots tour of Mound Cemetery.
Historic Marietta Tour of Homes
Tour 11 Historic homes in the established settlement of the Northwest Territory. The cost is $30 – Single Day Pass/$50 – Weekend Pass.
The Spirit of America: Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Community Celebration
Americans in all 50 States, 5 Territories, and the District of Columbia will read the Declaration of Independence together, commemorating the 250th anniversary of its first public reading. Cuyahoga County will proudly participate in this collective experience and invites residents to join the celebration on Public Square, as we share in the American spirit. The […]
America 250 Freedom
The City of Mansfield invites residents and visitors to join in a community-wide celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with a full day of Fourth of July events, honoring the nation’s history while celebrating Mansfield’s rich heritage. All events are FREE and open to the public. Rededication of the 1881 Vasbinder Fountain, Picnic in the park […]