Colerain Township History Seminar: History of Dunlap
Join us as we travel back in time! The Coleraine Historical Society and Colerain Township are presenting a series of historical seminars about our community. For Tuesday, May 26, 2026, we will be talking about the History of Dunlap. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Centerville – Washington Township Americana Festival
The 2026 Americana Festival begins Friday, July 3rd at 6 PM with Food Trucks, a Community Concert with live chorus and a full Rock Concert by Simply Queen, followed by a special America 250 Drone and Fireworks Show beginning at 9:30 PM. The Festival continues on Saturday July 4th with a 5k Run/Walk through Centerville, […]
USS Cleveland Commissioning Week
Honoring Service. Celebrating Cleveland. Join us for the Commissioning of the USS Cleveland Events May 9-16, 2026, Departure May 18, 2026 USS Cleveland Commissioning Week will be a week-long celebration leading up to the historic commissioning ceremony of the USS Cleveland (LCS 31). This will be the first time in the 250 year history of […]
Bottoms Up: A Midcentury Barware Show
Bottoms Up is the nation’s first event dedicated to celebrating midcentury barware culture, and there’s no better place for it than Lancaster, Ohio—a community long known for its glassmaking heritage and still home to the glass giant Anchor Hocking. As the nation prepares to celebrate America 250, this one-of-a-kind event highlights the creativity, craftsmanship, and […]
Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame was founded and created by Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece. The Commissioner grew up in the music industry and later served as the Deputy Director of Ohio Tourism. She introduced the idea on April 26, 2021, at a press conference with diverse music and community stakeholders in front […]
Marietta’s 250 Celebration Community Picnic and Parade
Third Annual Community Picnic. Includes free food of hamburgers, hot dogs, sweet corn, potato salad, and dessert. Free entertainment of music. The 4th of July parade happens right before, ending at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Celebrating our Independence with people in the community. This year, we will include aspects of celebrating our heritage and 250 […]
Statehood Day Celebration at the Ohio Statehouse
Join us for our celebration of Ohio Statehood Day this year at the Ohio Statehouse: From Statehood to Semiquincentennial! Ohio Statehood Day 2026 marks more than 223 years of history—it bridges our founding as the 17th state in 1803 to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Reflect on the state’s pioneering role in shaping America and look forward […]
Piatt Castle’s Historical Independence Day Celebration
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by attending a 19th-century-style Independence Day celebration outside at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek. Bring a picnic lunch, learn to play period games such as cricket and roll hoops, enjoy poems and storytelling about July 4th customs, and listen as the Declaration of Independence is read aloud. At […]
250: America’s Legacy Celebrate US!
We’re bringing together live music, a variety of food, local vendors, and exciting carnival rides for a memorable two-day event to celebrate America! With games for the kids and plenty of picnic-style seating, it’s the perfect patriotic festival for the entire family. The event will occur at Partners Park Pavilion.
Grave markings
Two separate graves of soldiers of the Revolutionary War will be marked with a plaque, including a ceremony at separate locations: Cumberland Cemetery, Cumberland, Ohio, and Crooked Creek Cemetery, New Concord, Ohio. Included in the event will be a light breakfast, processional, invocation, unveiling of plaque, laying of wreath, music, speakers, honor guard, gun salute, […]