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.
1976 Galion Time Capsule Opening Ceremony and Community Picnic
Public ceremony beings at 12:00pm. The unveiling of the 1976 Galion Time Capsule artifacts display will be held near the time capsule monument by the Gill Avenue entrance. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch or a grab a bite from the food vendors at the Pickle Run Festival. Bring your own blankets or […]
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
This event is part of the nationwide, simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence. Readings in the Eastern Time Zone start at 6:00pm. Various members of the Crawford County History Alliance and the Crawford County Commissioners will all read sections from the Declaration of Independence on the courthouse steps. The event will begin at 5:45 […]
America 250 Picnic, Celebration and Independence Day Concert
America turns 250 on Saturday, July 4, and the site of America’s first presidential library has a day full of old-fashioned events and its annual Independence Day Concert to celebrate. Enjoy a day of nostalgic fun with a picnic or food truck fare; the concert performed by the Toledo Concert Band, featuring members of the […]
Hamilton County America 250-Ohio Community Flag Raising and Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Hamilton County officials will gather on the steps of the Hamilton County Courthouse for the County’s first-ever America 250-Ohio Flag-Raising Ceremony, kicking off local celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The ceremony will recognize the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial and highlight Hamilton County’s participation in America 250-Ohio Communities initiative. The […]
Forest Park Reads the Declaration of Independence
Community members, leaders, veterans, and students will read the Declaration of Independence on teh 250th anniversary of the first reading.