Freedom Bells at Hughes Schoolhouse
Join the Hopewell Chapter, NSDAR, and the Liberty Township Historical Society for a Freedom Bells observance commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. Held at the historic Hughes Schoolhouse in Liberty Township, this community observance will include reflections on the Declaration of Independence, historical readings, bell ringing at 12:00 noon as […]
“Meet the Patriots” at Granville’s Old Colony Burying Ground on July 3rd
Granville’s Old Colony Burying Ground boasts the gravesites of 23 veterans of the American Revolution — probably the third-largest number of all graveyards in Ohio. On July 3rd from 2:00 to 4:30 P.M., visitors to the Old Colony will be able to “meet the Patriots”; as members of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), […]
Norwalk Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series
Patriotic music Yard Games Door Prizes Food Trucks (available to make purchases at) Event sponsored by VFW #2743
Patriotic Tie-dye
Create your own unique t-shirt at the Milton-Union Public Library to celebrate America250. All dye is supplied, but please bring your own shirt. All ages welcome.
Fort Meigs Independence Day 1813
July 4, 1813, was a day of festivity at Fort Meigs. Soldiers fired 18 shots from cannons in a National Salute and spent the day celebrating the founding of the nation they were defending. Join us as we recreate Independence Day 1813 with weapons demos, historic music presentations, civilian activities, and the 18 cannon shot […]
Light to Unite: July 4 Illuminated Landmarks Initiative
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 Time: Evening (after sunset) Location: Participating landmarks and buildings nationwide (including communities across Ohio) Event Description: Endorsed by America250 and the National League of Cities, Light to Unite is a nationwide initiative inviting communities to illuminate local landmarks, buildings, and public spaces in red, white, and blue on the […]
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Ohio Statehouse, West Plaza (Columbus, Ohio) Description: Senator Hearcel F. Craig cordially invites the community to celebrate Juneteenth 2026 at a ceremonial flag raising at the Ohio Statehouse. This meaningful event will honor the history and significance of Juneteenth through a formal flag raising ceremony, […]
Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight
Join the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force for Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight on June 26. This free, family-friendly event invites visitors to spend the day exploring the Museum, with food trucks and community partners on site throughout the day, leading into an evening drone light show that brings the story […]
Celebrate America 250 with the 122nd Army National Band
Celebrate summer, community, and America’s history at a special FREE concert honoring America 250! Join us on Tuesday, June 30, at 7:00 PM at the Village Green Park Amphitheater in Powell for an unforgettable evening featuring the 122nd Army National Guard Band. Enjoy patriotic favorites, timeless classics, and live music under the summer sky as […]
The Cleveland Orchestra: America at 250
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with The Cleveland Orchestra in a stirring tribute to the breadth and brilliance of American music. The program includes two iconic masterpieces: Copland’s moving Lincoln Portrait and Gershwin’s An American in Paris, a vibrant musical postcard bursting with jazz-infused rhythms and melodies. Together with songs and spirituals from other leading American […]