Events

  • Red, White & Base Ball Featuring the Canal Jumpers and Community Picnic

    City Park 225 Parkwood, Tipp City, OH, US

    A free, family-friendly gathering celebrating vintage 1840s-style baseball with Tipp City's Canal Jumpers team competing against former players and community members.The event features historic-style gameplay, vintage uniforms, and community storytelling, along with a traditional picnic with hamburgers and hotdogs, designed to honor small-town American traditions and community connection.Part of the America 250 celebration weekend.Presenting Sponsor: Miami County Visitors & Convention BureauCommunity Sponsors: Mauk Cabinets by Design; Main Street Financial Group – ThriventEvent Sponsor: Tipp City Area Chamber of Commerce

  • America250 Lecture Series – Nazareth Hall: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Hearts

    Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, US

    Local historian Tom Sorosiak will lead this program exploring "the history of Nazareth Hall during its time when it was in operation by the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Hearts." Attendees receive a self-guided museum tour with their ticket.Cost: Free for members; $7 for non-members. Individual membership required for member pricing; members cannot reserve tickets on behalf of non-members.

  • National Reading of the Declaration of Independence

    Mechanicsburg Village Hall/Police & Fire Dept. 18 N. Main St., Mechanicsburg, OH, US

    Our Village will be participating in the National reading of the Declaration of Independence for the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Readers will include Police Chief David Patrick, Fire Chief Matthew Bebout, and EMS Chief Steve Castle. We hope you will join us for this historic event!

  • Sharing the Spirit of America

    Milton-Union Public Library 560 S. Main St., West Milton, OH, US

    Just as the Declaration of Independence was read to the people on July 8, 1776, now, 250 years later, Americans in all 50 states, 5 territories, the District of Columbia, and Minor Outlying Islands of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence "together." Join Gaye Gabel at the Milton-Union Public Library as she reads one of our most important documents aloud.

  • “McKinley’s Own” Canton Grand Army Band Concert

    ArtsinStark Park 900 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH, US

    This living history concert recreates a July 26, 1901 program performed at President and Mrs. McKinley's Canton residence. Family activities begin at 5:30 PM with the concert starting at 6:30 PM. Kona Ice will be available for purchase, and attendees should bring blankets or lawn chairs for limited seating.Canton's Grand Army Band, directed by Emil Reinkendorff and known as "McKinley's Own," accompanied President McKinley throughout his political career. Joseph N. Rubin conducts a 23-piece concert band performing a free 75-minute show featuring classical favorites and marches, including the premiere of "Our Chief's Call," a march by Reinkendorff dedicated to President McKinley that hasn't been performed in over a century.

  • The Battle for the Ballot: Cleveland’s Suffragist Movement

    Cleveland Museum of Natural History 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH, US

    The program explores Cleveland women's advocacy for voting rights and their subsequent role in founding the League of Women Voters. It acknowledges the largely undocumented efforts of these suffragists who achieved their goal in 1920.Presented as part of the America250 commemorative initiative, in partnership with the Western Reserve Historical Society.Cost: FreeVisionary Sponsor: Cenovus (CVE)

  • Native American History Canoe Paddle

    Weirs Rapids ODNR Fishing Access 21095 Range Line Rd, Bowling Green, OH, US

    The Maumee River serves as "a primary life source to communities of the present and past." Wood County Parks staff partner with Cherokee Nation member Jessie Walton-Summers to explore the river's significance to Native Americans.Participants will journey 5 miles, learning about the region's history through stories and notable landmarks. A brief canoe skills session precedes the paddle.Age requirements: minimum 11 for front seat, 6 for center. All equipment provided. Participants must sign liability waivers and follow eligibility criteria.

  • Buckeye State Button Society Summer Button Sale

    The Warther Museum 331 Karl Avenue, Dover, OH, US

    "Even before the founding of our country, buttons have been important not only for America's clothing but also in American industry."The event showcases thousands of buttons available for purchase, including mother-of-pearl buttons from Mississippi River mussels and uniform buttons from Waterbury, Connecticut.Visitors can explore this hobby that "blends history, art, fashion, materials science, and craftsmanship."

  • DIY: Patriotic “I Spy” Sensory Bottles

    Boardman Library 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, OH, US

    Create a patriotic "I Spy" sensory bottle with your child to celebrate America turning 250 years old.Sensory play supports child development, helping with vocabulary and hand-eye coordination.This activity is designed for children ages 2-6. Advance registration is required for each participating child.

  • Picnic in the Pasture

    Carter Historic Farm 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green, OH, US

    Gather together at Carter Historic Farm for a pack-your-own picnic, brief tour of the farm, and summer yard games.Bring your own lunch and picnic blanket. This event is organized as part of national picnic month celebrations.

  • Echoes of Early Brunswick: History, Heroes & the Revolution

    Heritage Farm Brunswick, OH, US

    Bus Trip around Brunswick visiting Historical Places around town with a stop at Westview Cemetery where Revolutionary Soldiers will come to life and talk about their experiences as a soldier in Washington's Army and the how and why to their location to Brunswick.$30 Member $35 Non-Member plus optional lunch

  • (America 250) Village Community Picnic Celebration

    Willow Park 1157 Main St., Grafton, OH, US

    Come and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA at Willow Park during this special event filled with food, games, music, and history.The event is organized through a partnership of Grafton-Midview Public Library, Main Street Grafton, and the Village of Grafton.Cost: Free