America 250 Declaration of Independence Community Reading in Darke County
Declaration of Independence Community Reading in honor of America 250.
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Public Reading of The Declaration of Independence
An outdoor public reading of The Declaration of Independence open to all beginning at 6pm. Picnic Pavilion is behind the main church building. Welcome comments. Copies of the document available. Reading of the Declaration. Ice cream and community camaraderie.
Taps Across America
North Ridgeville will take part in Taps Across America on Memorial Day at 3:00 p.m. This nationwide tribute invites participants to perform or sing “Taps” at the same time, honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans. North Ridgeville Historical Society is organizing a community performance at Old Town Hall, gathering around the historic monuments […]
Share Your Story Community Tapestry – An event that invites the community to reflect, connect, and create together.
Share Your Story Community Tapestry – An event that invites the community to reflect, connect, and create together. In celebration of America250 Arts, Culture & Literature, guests will be guided through a thoughtful storytelling experience, sharing personal memories and what the community means to them. During the event, participants will also take part in a […]
Stars and Stripes Lanterns
In keeping with the history theme, tweens who have completed 4th-6th grade will create an eye-catching patriotic lantern to begin the 250th birthday of America celebration. We’ll use mason jars, tea lights, and tissue paper to create a festive craft. The event is free to the public.
Salem Super Cruise
4-day Classic Car Show and Street Fair in Historic Downtown Salem, Ohio. The event is free to the public.
Fairfield Fest 250
Join us at the Village Green Park for a spectacular community celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary! This unforgettable event brings our city together for a day filled with live bands, local performing arts groups, and patriotic performances. The night concludes with a breathtaking drone show illuminating the sky in a dazzling tribute to 250 years […]
Design 101: Front Yard Gardens
Why should the backyard have all the fun? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll craft a design to transform the most visible part of your home into a vibrant, welcoming garden retreat. Learn how to create eye-catching plant combinations using classic plants while dialing up the excitement with accents of topicals, vegetables, and herbs. We’ll explore […]
Ohio Forts Tour
Travel for three days in a motor coach to visit forts and sites involved in bringing Ohio into the United States and learn about them from experts while traveling along. We will concentrate on forts along the line of march of Anthony Wayne in 1794 and William Henry Harrison in the War of 1812. We […]