America 250 Old Fashioned Fun, Picnic, and Open House at the Crabill Homestead

Spend a relaxed afternoon at the historic 1820s homestead, which offers a lovely view of the C.J. Brown Reservoir. Pack a picnic lunch, bring your chairs and blankets, and enjoy old-fashioned lawn games, hands-on crafts, America 250 picnic kit activities, and tours of the historic house. Our partners at Wittenberg University will even have a […]

Over-the-Rhine Homecoming Picnic

The Over-the-Rhine Museum is hosting a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This event is based on the Ohio America 250 July theme of “Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic.” Our homecoming picnic will be held at Memorial Hall (1225 Elm Street) on Tuesday, July 14th, at 6:30 PM. Guests […]

United by Lee Community Picnic

Join the Shaker Historical Society and our United by Lee partners for a free community picnic celebrating the shared history of Shaker Heights, Lee-Harvard, and the former Warrensville Township communities. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy catered food (or bring your own lunch), music, museum tours, crafts, and family-friendly activities on the Shaker Historical Society’s […]

America 250 Ohio, Homestead American Picnic

Enjoy the beautiful Homestead grounds and bring your picnic lunch or purchase food. Come see men dressed as Revolutionary Patriots, go back in time and experience colonial life in our 1804 home with tours led by colonial-dressed ladies, and visit the 1860’s museum of the Civil War Hospital and the Sisters of Charity who served. […]

AM 250 Pioneer Ice Cream Social

In keeping with the America 250 July theme of “Ohio Gathers” the Beavercreek Historical Society is sponsoring its annual community Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 19, 5:00-7:00 at the Tobias-Zimmer Barn at Wartinger Park, 3080 Kemp Rd. The community is invited to gather for ice cream, fun, and friendship to celebrate our freedom, honor […]