Historic Cemetery Tour – Pickerington

Join a guided, one-hour tour of the Dovel and Violet cemeteries focusing on early Pickerington history. Tours begin at Maranatha Community Church (170 E. Columbus St., Pickerington, OH). The cost is $5 per person; children ages 12 and under are free. Reservations are required. Follow the link below to reserve a time. An invoice will […]

Rediscover Veterans Memorial Bridge (Bridge and Subway Tour)

Step inside one of Cleveland’s most significant historic landmarks with self‑guided access to the long‑closed streetcar level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. As part of America 250, visitors to this year’s event will have the rare opportunity to explore the bridge’s original subway stations and tracks, learn about the bridge’s history, and engage with the […]

Worthington History Walk

The Worthington History Walk is an outdoor gallery in the historic district featuring 22 historical photographs from the Worthington Historical Society archive that picture Worthington throughout its almost 250 year existence. The History Walk will be on view May through October, and is brought to you as part of Ohio’s America 250 celebrations, and is […]

Bay Village Historical Society: Foraging in Dover

Join us for a walk and discussion through Cahoon Park. Stephanie West leads a foraging walk that highlights what pioneers endured and what they had to search for in the early days of Dover Township. This is a walking tour; be sure to wear appropriate shoes and clothing. The event is free to the public.

America 250: Lancaster, Ohio Patriotic Decorating Contest (Community Vote)

Join us in celebrating Lancaster’s patriotic spirit through the Patriotic Decorating Contest community voting period! From June 1 through July 4, residents and visitors are invited to explore decorated homes and businesses throughout Lancaster and vote for their favorite patriotic displays. Entries range from classic red, white, and blue to creative and fully transformed properties, […]

Friends of the Cemetery Historical Walk and Mausoleum Open House

The annual Friends of the Cemetery Historical Walk will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Spring Grove Cemetery. Attendees should gather at the chapel for this free event. Presentations that highlight the life stories of some of Medina’s past residents will be conducted by Friends of the Cemetery members. The […]

Historic Marietta Tour of Homes

Tour 11 Historic homes in the established settlement of the Northwest Territory. The cost is $30 – Single Day Pass/$50 – Weekend Pass. 

3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom

Join us as we celebrate America 250 and our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom on Friday, June 19, 2026! This national event, first celebrated in the 1870s, was designated in 2019 as a federal holiday, celebrating June 19, 1865 – the day when word reached Galveston, TX, of the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery in […]

Oakhill Cemetery Tour: American Revolutionary Soldiers

Join the Oakhill Volunteer Research team and PLYMC for a walking cemetery tour on American Revolution soldiers. Come and listen to the stories of these soldiers who fought for freedom and liberty. The event is free to the public.