September 23, 2026
America 250 Heritage Tree Planting — Perry County
Fairview Assisted Living, New Lexington
5550 State Route 37 E, New Lexington, Ohio
Perry County joins Ohio’s America 250 Heritage Tree initiative with a special tree planting celebrating Ohio’s history and America’s 250th anniversary.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/heritage-trees/
September 24, 2026
America 250 Heritage Tree Planting — Muskingum County
Zanesville, Ohio
Muskingum County joins communities throughout Ohio in planting a Heritage Tree as part of America 250-Ohio’s statewide effort to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/heritage-trees/
September 26, 2026
Heritage Day: Ohio Grows — America 250-Ohio
Hilliard Historical Society
4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, Ohio
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate pioneer life and Ohio’s agricultural history with hands-on activities, historical guests, farm animals, a milking cow, corn shelling, food and a vintage baseball game featuring the Ohio Village Muffins.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
September 27, 2026
250 Plates — America 250-Ohio
The Mill Event Center, Lancaster
431 S. Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy a special menu featuring locally sourced food prepared by participating downtown Lancaster restaurants, along with live music in the historic Mill Event Center.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
September 29, 2026
The Autumn of 1776 — America 250-Ohio
Fairfield County
Explore the people, events and political climate surrounding the autumn of 1776 and America’s early history.
More Information: https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/events-calendar/category/america-250/
October 3, 2026
America 250 — Sons of the American Revolution Grave Marking
Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville
1:00 PM
A special ceremony honoring Revolutionary War veterans Elijah Bryan and Eliphaz Wright. Elijah Bryan was awarded the Badge of Military Merit by George Washington, the precursor to today’s Purple Heart.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
October 9, 2026
America 250 Heritage Tree Planting — Knox County
America Heritage Park
501 S. Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Knox County joins the statewide America 250 Heritage Tree project with a tree planting honoring Ohio’s history and America’s 250th anniversary.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/heritage-trees/
October 10, 2026
Genealogy Research Session — America 250
Fairfield County
Explore family history and genealogy with the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution.
More Information: https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/events-calendar/category/america-250/
October 10–31, 2026
McPeek’s Mighty Maze — America 250 Inspired Corn Maze
Coshocton County
The 2026 corn maze celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with an America 250-inspired design. The event also features seasonal activities and Ohio agriculture.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
October 15, 2026
Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century — America 250
Fairfield County
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
A special panel discussion exploring American democracy and its future as part of Fairfield County’s America 250 programming.
More Information: https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/events-calendar/category/america-250/
October 18, 2026
From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton
Fairfield County
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
A special America 250 program examining American ideals through the stories and music of the Broadway productions 1776 and Hamilton.
More Information: https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/events-calendar/category/america-250/
October 24, 2026
30th Annual USO-Style Hangar Dance — America 250
Fairfield County Airport
3266 Old Columbus Road, Carroll, Ohio
7:00 PM
Step back into 1940s America with live big-band music, dancing and a celebration inspired by the USO tradition and America’s military history.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
November 1, 2026
Delaware Veterans Parade — America 250 Celebration
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, Ohio
11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Ohio’s largest veterans parade will include special units recognizing America’s 250th anniversary, along with a dedicated America 250 program and birthday celebration.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
November 7, 2026
America 250-Ohio — Granville Serves: Remembering Veterans
Granville, Ohio
A special day of America 250 programming honoring veterans and remembering Granville residents who served, including military history exhibits and commemorative activities.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
November 10, 2026
A Symphony Tribute Honoring Navy Pilot Captain F. Trevor “Trig” Gamble
Granville, Ohio
A special musical tribute honoring Captain F. Trevor “Trig” Gamble, Denison professor, Navy pilot and all those who serve.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
November 11, 2026
America 250-Ohio — Saluting Our Veterans: Military Trees Exhibition
Granville, Ohio
A special Veterans Day program remembering those who served and featuring the first look at the Military Trees exhibition.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
December 4, 2026
10 Minutes on the Dot: American Art at the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
480 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
A short, focused conversation with a Columbus Museum of Art educator exploring a work from the museum’s American art collection and its connection to the American story.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/
August 8–December 31, 2026
Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
Former President George W. Bush’s collection of portraits and stories honoring American service members and veterans.
More Information: https://america250-ohio.org/events-calendar/