Freedom Bells at Hughes Schoolhouse
Join the Hopewell Chapter, NSDAR, and the Liberty Township Historical Society for a Freedom Bells observance commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. Held at the historic Hughes Schoolhouse in Liberty Township, this community observance will include reflections on the Declaration of Independence, historical readings, bell ringing at 12:00 noon as […]
Native American History Canoe Paddle
The Maumee River is a primary life source to communities of the present and past. Join Wood County Parks staff with a special co-leader, community and communications specialist, and Cherokee Nation member Jessie Walton-Summers, on this paddle around the islands. We’ll share the river’s significance to Native Americans who thrived in the area for generations […]
“Meet the Patriots” at Granville’s Old Colony Burying Ground on July 3rd
Granville’s Old Colony Burying Ground boasts the gravesites of 23 veterans of the American Revolution — probably the third-largest number of all graveyards in Ohio. On July 3rd from 2:00 to 4:30 P.M., visitors to the Old Colony will be able to “meet the Patriots”; as members of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), […]
Fort Meigs Independence Day 1813
July 4, 1813, was a day of festivity at Fort Meigs. Soldiers fired 18 shots from cannons in a National Salute and spent the day celebrating the founding of the nation they were defending. Join us as we recreate Independence Day 1813 with weapons demos, historic music presentations, civilian activities, and the 18 cannon shot […]
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Ohio Statehouse, West Plaza (Columbus, Ohio) Description: Senator Hearcel F. Craig cordially invites the community to celebrate Juneteenth 2026 at a ceremonial flag raising at the Ohio Statehouse. This meaningful event will honor the history and significance of Juneteenth through a formal flag raising ceremony, […]
Juneteenth on the Ave
Juneteenth on the Ave. Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Mount Vernon Avenue (Bronzeville) Address: 835 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43203 Cost: Free and open to the public Event Description: Join the community for Juneteenth on the Ave., a vibrant, family-friendly celebration honoring freedom, history and culture in […]
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 […]