/tags/america-250-ohio America 250-Ohio en-US Copyright Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:49:00 GMT /environment/2025-08-04/odnr-mapping-ohio-18th-century-vegetation Science! But also, education, and inspiring public interest in Ohio's natural heritage and promoting its preservation. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:49:00 GMT /environment/2025-08-04/odnr-mapping-ohio-18th-century-vegetation Tana Weingartner /local-news/2025-07-08/america-river-roots-festival-weezer-mt-joy-maren-morris The October festival is meant to kick off national 250th anniversary celebrations, and celebrate the historical connection to the Ohio River. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:16:44 GMT /local-news/2025-07-08/america-river-roots-festival-weezer-mt-joy-maren-morris Bill Rinehart /local-news/2025-03-31/hamilton-county-looking-for-people-join-america-250-ohio-planning-committee America's 250th anniversary is less than 18 months away. Communities across Ohio are tasked with planning events to celebrate. Hamilton County is looking for volunteers to help plan the party. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:56:00 GMT /local-news/2025-03-31/hamilton-county-looking-for-people-join-america-250-ohio-planning-committee Tana Weingartner /local-news/2025-02-19/riverboat-captains-cincinnati-america-river-roots-festival The festival takes place this October, and will be a celebration of river city cultures, from regional music and multicultural cuisine to steamboats. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:01:18 GMT /local-news/2025-02-19/riverboat-captains-cincinnati-america-river-roots-festival Isabel Nissley /local-news/2025-02-07/america-250-ohio-creativity-trail With more than 100 stops across the state, the new Creativity Trail seeks to honor Ohioans who have made strides in music, folk art, literature, and more. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:56:40 GMT /local-news/2025-02-07/america-250-ohio-creativity-trail Tana Weingartner /local-news/2025-01-09/america-250-ohio-usa-anniversary-events A series of monthly webinars on how Ohio is planning to celebrate next year's semiquincentennial begin this week. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:06:00 GMT /local-news/2025-01-09/america-250-ohio-usa-anniversary-events Tana Weingartner /local-news/2024-11-18/cincinnati-riverboats-americas-river-roots-festival Once at the festival, the riverboats will be a key part of the celebration offering cruises, participating in a parade, and racing each other. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:00:17 GMT /local-news/2024-11-18/cincinnati-riverboats-americas-river-roots-festival Isabel Nissley /local-news/2024-10-28/ohio-is-encouraging-towns-to-be-america-250-ohio-communities The America 250-Ohio committee is offering $5,000 grants to help communities celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:13:04 GMT /local-news/2024-10-28/ohio-is-encouraging-towns-to-be-america-250-ohio-communities Tana Weingartner /education/2024-02-08/free-museums-ohio-4th-graders The pass launched in February with 10 participating museums and has since grown to more than 40. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:15:50 GMT /education/2024-02-08/free-museums-ohio-4th-graders Tana Weingartner /local-news/2024-06-13/art-museum-findlay-america-250-grant Ten Hamilton and Butler county historical and cultural efforts will get the latest round of grants from the America 250 Ohio Commission. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:31:09 GMT /local-news/2024-06-13/art-museum-findlay-america-250-grant Nick Swartsell