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 […]
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 […]
Shelby County Community Picnic

Celebrate community, creativity, and America’s 250th birthday at the FREE America 250 Community Picnic in Sidney Court Square! Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for a relaxed evening of family fun with a patriotic twist. Enjoy a live, family-friendly performance by the Sidney Civic Band featuring playful favorites for all ages. Kids can create […]
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.
America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic at Wyandotte Winery

Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style. Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on Ohioans’ contributions over the past 250 years. Our picnic […]
America 250 – Village of Williamsburg Homecoming and Community Wide Picnic
To celebrate America 250, the village of Williamsburg is hosting a free community-wide picnic focused on fun, friendship, and food, with grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and dessert. This Homecoming and Picnic event includes activities for all ages. History trivia, books, and crayons for the children, a putting green, fun contests, and kite flying! Join your […]
1976 Time Capsule Unveiling

On July 4, 1976, Sylvania came together in a big way to celebrate the American Bicentennial. The capstone of that celebration was a remarkable community effort: residents and students contributed personal items, which were carefully placed into a vault and buried in Burnham Park. The burial site was marked with a monument, instructing future generations […]
America’s Potluck – Museum of Fulton County

America’s Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join one another to share a communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging. Save the date and plan to bring a dish to pass for this potluck event at the museum.
Patriotic Outdoor Community Concert by the 122nd Army Band

The Crawford County History Alliance, in partnership with the Bucyrus Rotary, is proud to host the 122nd Army Band on Monday, July 6th at 7:00 PM. The Army Band will play live, patriotic music celebrating America’s 250th Birthday! The opening act will be a local singing group, who will also perform patriotic music from 6:00-6:30. […]
Ohio Homecoming and Picnic

A fun-filled celebration of America’s 250th Birthday at Waterworth Memorial Park. Kickoff at 3 PM, Food Trucks, children’s games, “Colonial Kids” Costume Contest, Pie Eating Competition, Mobil History Museum, American Musical Tribute, followed by Fireworks at Dusk.