COLUMBUS, OHIO — Two hundred and fifty years of American freedom, and Ohio has helped write every chapter.
Throughout 2026, Ohio is celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence with America 250 Ohio, a statewide initiative honoring the people, places, and ideas that built this country and Ohio’s unique role in writing the story.
From the rivers and ridges that carried our country west, to the inventors, soldiers, statesmen, and pioneers Ohio has sent to the world, this is a celebration two and a half centuries in the making — and it is happening in every one of Ohio’s 88 counties.
The Ohio Republican Party is proud to stand with America 250 Ohio in celebrating the country we love and the state that helped build it. Whether it’s a parade in your hometown, a flag-raising at the courthouse, a county picnic, or a museum tour, there are hundreds of ways to mark this once-in-a-lifetime year.
Find an event near you at ohiogop.org/gop-events, where Republican and patriotic events from across the state are listed for fellow Ohioans to attend. Hosting an event? Add it to the calendar so neighbors, families, and community members can join you in marking America’s 250th right where they live.
Celebrate Ohio. Celebrate America. Two hundred and fifty years of freedom. Let’s mark it together.
