Gates and Trees Tour of Spiegel Grove
Visit the White House gates at the entrances to Spiegel Grove, and learn some of the stories about them with some colonial history sprinkled in for America’s 250th birthday. The tour enhances the experience of walking at Spiegel Grove, an official arboretum and estate of the president and his wife, First Lady Lucy Hayes. Building […]
Frontier Spirit 1799
Experience the trials and tribulations the first settlers in Ohio Territory endured as they fought for and carved out a home. Frontier Spirit 1799 showcases the events and lives of these settlers, featuring characters from early Fairfield County and what they faced every day to survive and thrive. You’ll laugh, cry, and learn of the […]
Reading of the Constitution
The reading of our Constitution by General George Washington
1776 the Musical
Summer Stage Wooster is proud to present “1776 the Musical” as part of the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. “1776” is the breathtakingly suspenseful story of John Adams’ commitment to the cause of independence and the resourcefulness, intrigue, and parliamentary maneuvers he and Benjamin Franklin employ in promoting it. There are great […]
Miami County Celebrates America-250
Miami County will host a Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, on the south side of the Miami County Courthouse. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with food trucks and live music, followed by a program featuring community and state leaders, patriotic music, and ceremonial presentations. The evening’s […]
America 250 Celebration “Welcome Back to Ohio and the Cleveland Grays”
Celebrate America 250 at the Historic Cleveland Grays Armory Museum at “Welcome Back to Ohio and the Cleveland Grays.” Join the fun. Free Tours of the Historic Cleveland Grays Armory Museum, an 1893 Romanesque-style building with exhibits showcasing the military heritage of Cleveland. Live musical entertainment, including a vintage Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ and a […]
Founders Park Grand Opening
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Village of West Milton is proud to open a brand new park – and we want YOU to help us celebrate! Join us at 438 S. Miami St. for an evening filled with history, community, and family fun. We’ll kick off the celebration at the new park with […]
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 […]
Path of the Pioneer – One Man’s Story on the American Frontier
In the oldest home on the Big Darby Creek resides the area’s first settler. An odd, weathered old man who is said to have once lived with the Mingo. Many have heard his name, but few know him personally. This is the story of the first settler in Madison County, Jonathan Alder. While some historians […]
Living History Days At Lowe Volk Park
This event is a juried 18th century re-enactment of the capture of Colonel Willam Crawford, which took place on the grounds of Lowe-Volk Park. Re-enactors will be Patriots, Natives, and Militia. Enjoy an 18th century sutler and artisan area. Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Camp potluck Saturday night with ham provided.