Declaration 250
While July 4, 1776 marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, it was on August 2 that the majority of the 56 signers actually affixed their names to the document, risking their lives and livelihoods in defense of liberty. Declaration 250 aims to restore the historical significance of this day by organizing a ceremonial […]
Ulysses S. Grant Comes to Ottawa County
This program is the fourth and final in a President Series consisting of George Washington, John Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, and Ulysses S. Grant. Dr. Curt Fields, historian & re-enactor, will speak on Grant’s military career as well as his years as President (1869-1877). The program will be part of the Society’s annual Fall Festival/Civil […]
Homefront to Warfront
Troop train rides are in conjunction with the America 250-OH event, “Homefront to Warfront.” This is a joint event held simultaneously with the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum, held in both Dennison and Sugarcreek, Ohio. Enjoy the “Homefront” of WWII in Dennison and the “Warfront ” at the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum’s Steam to […]