When Ohio owned the White House

From the 1860s to the 1920s, presidents from Ohio dominated the landscape of American politics. This streak said something about Ohio, something about America, and even more about how we choose presidents. 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Reception 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Presentation *Registration not required but requested for event planning. This event is […]
Blood Drive at National Veterans Memorial & Museum

Blood Drive at National Veterans Memorial & Museum with the American Red Cross and America 250-Ohio Thursday, November 5th 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM National Veterans Memorial and Museum America 250-Ohio is partnering with the American Red Cross to support a community blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Veterans Memorial […]
The History of Lee-Harvard: Preserving a Legacy, Celebrating a Community

Explore the history of Cleveland’s Lee-Harvard neighborhood, from its roots in historic Warrensville Township to its emergence as one of the city’s most vibrant communities. Through photographs, maps, oral histories, and community stories, participants will learn about the people, institutions, and events that shaped the neighborhood’s identity and legacy. The program will also feature the […]
2026 Veterans Day Ceremony

On Wednesday, November 11th, we will recognize Veterans with Ohio connections who continue to serve their communities and our nation in meaningful ways. Our Veterans Day program will present a moderated conversation featuring three incredible Veterans from the post-9/11 era, including: • JoAnne S. Bass, former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force • Jennifer […]
Imagine Future Ohio: Veteran Voices

Future Ohio: Projecting Ohio in 2076 is an America 250-Ohio initiative that turns the commemorative moment forward: What should Ohio dare to become by 2076? In partnership with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Future Ohio invites veterans and military family members into a creative working room for a facilitated futures experience focused on Ohio’s long future and the role veterans […]
Veteran’s Day Observance

Annual Veterans Day Observance including a color guard, honor guard, and the playing of Taps. This year will also include the dedication of the space for the new Women Veterans Memorial and the release of the memorial design.
Call To Duty Salute Cemetery Trail Marker Dedication

America has been in a military conflict every year since 1798, though not all conflicts were declared wars, always intending to preserve, protect, and defend freedom. This dedication is one of the signature initiatives of the Ottawa County AM 250 Committee. Through a grant from the America-250 Ohio Commission, the Ottawa County-America 250 Committee created […]
Delaware Veterans Parade

Delaware Veterans Parade is the largest parade in the state of Ohio. Our 2026 parade will include several units to recognize the 250th anniversary and will also include a dedicated 250th program during the Social prior to the parade, where we will have a brief ceremony and a birthday cake.
Tea & Talk Series: The Revolutionary War on the Maumee River Valley

Although the Ohio Frontier was far removed from the better-known American Revolutionary War history that we have been taught, the Maumee River played an important, and little known, roll during the conflict,1776-1783. Hear Wood County Educator, Michael McMaster, share his wealth of knowledge about the Maumee River Valley and Ohio Frontier and its important part […]
Veterans Day to honor Revolutionary War Veterans

Veterans Day event featuring a parade, band, speeches, a reading of the Revolutionary War Veterans honor roll, and a banner with veterans’ names.