Steam In The Valley
Step back in time June 5, 6, 7, and June 12, 13, 14, and experience the power, beauty, and thrill of a true American icon. The Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive 765 is returning to CVSR for the highly anticipated Steam in the Valley! This year’s event will feature two open-air cars along with “run […]
Time Travel Trail
The Time Travel Trail will take you on a journey throughout Butler County and throughout history. The trail includes 47 sites featuring historic sites and landmarks. Explore history through the lens of education, aviation, automotive, broadcasting, and so much more. Check in at 10 locations with the digital pass to earn a custom America250 Butler […]
Driving Forces: The Lincoln Highway Journey
The nation’s first dedicated automobile route runs coast-to-coast through Massillon. Driving Forces is an exploration of the Lincoln Highway history and its symbolic significance, marking Massillon’s 200th anniversary and America 250. The event is free to the public.
A Legacy Revived: Exploring Stark County’s Rich Black History
This exhibition explores the history of the Black communities of Canton, Massillon, Alliance, and Waynesburg. It takes visitors on a journey beginning in the early 1800s, when the first Black families arrived in Stark County, and traces the challenges they faced upon settling in the North. The exhibition also highlights the vibrant business districts that […]
Carnation City Players Present: 1776
Witness the pivotal moments that forged our nation in this compelling and surprisingly witty musical. 1776 transports you to the intense summer days of the Continental Congress, where the monumental decision to declare independence hung in the balance — offering a fascinating and humanizing glimpse into the spirited debates, fierce compromises, and extraordinary courage of […]
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, […]
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 […]
Fibers of Appalachia
Guests can expect an exhibition celebrating the enduring role of fiber traditions in Appalachian life and culture. Fibers of Appalachia presents traditional and contemporary works in quilting, weaving, basketry, broom-making, embroidery, garments, cordage, lace, paper, and other fiber practices. The exhibition highlights how generations of makers transformed local materials and practical needs into forms of […]
The Families That Built Akron
This collaborative community exhibit aims to highlight the everyday people of Akron’s 200-year history and discuss the many ways that Akron residents have shaped the city’s culture and identity. The exhibit will incorporate photographs, objects, and other materials shared by Akron residents interested in the project. The goal of the exhibit is to inspire visitors […]
William Sommer Retrospective
William Sommer was the most well-known and highly respected artist in Cleveland at the turn of the last century. Inspired by the avant-garde Europeans, Sommer created his own shocking palette highlighting a remarkably prolific career. Agriculture was an important aspect in the growth and development of our country and many of his works depict the […]