America 250 Delaware County, Ohio

05/28/2026

What is Orange Township doing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday? Great question! 🇺🇸

🎉We’re kicking off the celebration with the annual Orange Township Independence Day Parade on July 4th, featuring this year’s theme: “250 Years of the American Spirit.” Join us by watching the parade, participating in it, or volunteering to help make it a success!

The celebration continues on July 11th as we partner with the Delaware County District Library to host a community Homecoming Picnic. It’ll be a great opportunity to come together, celebrate our history, and enjoy time with neighbors and friends.

We can’t wait to celebrate America 250 with the Orange Township community!

https://www.orangetwp.org/parade/
America 250 Delaware County, Ohio

05/26/2026

Let's take a little trip!

05/26/2026

05/11/2026

Beginning this weekend through the end of May, The Arts Castle will be open every Sunday from 1-4pm (as staffing allows) for anyone wanting to come and visit our Collage of America's 250th Exhibit! Be sure to see this installation before it's gone!

05/11/2026

Do you own a blue convertible? Know a dealership or business or friend that does? We need your help for the Independence Day Parade! 🇺🇸

Orange Township is looking for a blue convertible to help transport our honored veterans during this year’s parade celebration. Whether you’re a resident with a classic cruiser or a local business or dealership willing to participate, we’d love to have you be part of this special community tradition.

This year’s parade will be extra meaningful as we continue recognizing America’s 250th anniversary, and we want to give our veterans the spotlight they deserve.

Interested in volunteering a vehicle or driving in the parade? Send us a message, [email protected] or contact Township staff by calling 740-548-5430 for more information!

05/11/2026

Irena Carpenter's Journal
Speaker: Sherry Carmichael

Venue: Municipal Building Community (East) Room

Address: 47 Hall St Powell

Dates and Time:
Monday, May 18, 2026 7:00 PM

The Irena Carpenter Journal is a historical fiction account of the Nathan Carpenter family’s 1801 journey from New York to the banks of the Olentangy River—before the area became Liberty Township in Delaware County. Inspired by historical records, the journal offers a woman’s perspective on the trek, following Irena as she leaves the familiarity of settled life for the woodland wilderness, traveling with her husband and their ten children to become the first family to settle in what became Liberty Township. Written by Sherry Carmichael, the journal comes to life in a video presentation in which she portrays Irena. The video was produced by Allen Miller and will be shown during the program.

Walk-ins are always welcome but we ask that you make a reservation for this event. Please use the following link to make your reservation. Reservations

05/05/2026

Join us for a meaningful walking tour through Oak Grove Cemetery as we honor and remember those who served in the American Revolution. This special program, Paragraphs for Patriots, brings history to life by highlighting the stories of individuals who helped shape our nation’s earliest days.

The Delaware City Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has spent extensive time researching and studying those who are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, uncovering the remarkable lives and service of these early American patriots. Their work helps ensure these stories are not forgotten.

This event is part of the America 250 recognition, celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
📍 Oak Grove Cemetery Main Entrance
334 S. Sandusky St.

We invite you to come walk, learn, and reflect with us as we honor the legacy of those who served in the American Revolution.