America 250 - Washington County

06/15/2026

Our American Founding Begins June 18! 🇺🇸

Join historian Kevin Ritter for the first evening in the Our American Founding series as we explore the ideas, events, and documents that shaped the United States.

📅 Wednesday, June 18
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Celebration Center
822 Front Street, Marietta

Topics include:
• Origins of American Government
• British America
• The Declaration of Independence

Whether you're a history enthusiast, educator, student, or simply curious about America's beginnings, this free program offers an engaging look at our nation's founding.

✅ Free Admission
🇺🇸 All are welcome!

06/15/2026

“We just are appreciative of her service to our country, to our community, to her family,” said Patty Ullman, Regent of the Marietta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. “We’re very happy to have been able to mark her grave.” Link in comments.

06/13/2026

Stop by our table today at the Hey Man, You Matter event at the Elizabeth Broughton building on SR 821. We are here today from 11-3!

06/11/2026

🎉 Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Marietta! 🎉🇺🇸

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a special America 250 Anniversary Parade & Community Picnic as we commemorate 250 years of the United States of America (1776–2026)!

⭐ Parade Details
📍 Line-up begins: 9:00 AM
📍 Parade starts: 10:00 AM
📍 Starting location: 4th & Ohio Streets
📍 Parade route ends at the Washington County Fairgrounds

🍔🌭 America 250 Anniversary Picnic
Immediately following the parade at the Washington County Fairgrounds
📍 922 Front Street, Marietta, OH

🎆 Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit as we celebrate this historic milestone together!

✅ Open to the Public

Hosted by AmVets Post 1788 of Marietta, Ohio

06/11/2026

Join us tomorrow in Marietta for the Second Quarter Commission Meeting of the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

📍 Robert Evans Conference Room (Peoples Bank)
118 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio

🗓 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

All Commission meetings are open to the public, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available.

Can't make it to Marietta? You can still join via Microsoft Teams Webinar.

For more information or to RSVP for in-person attendance, please email [email protected].

We look forward to continuing the work of commemorating and celebrating America’s 250th anniversary across Ohio. 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

Halfway through the year, we’ve officially hit 1,000 followers!

We created this page to help promote, celebrate, give back, and raise awareness of all the great activities Marietta-Washington County is doing for America 250.

We appreciate everyone who has liked our page, commented, shared, attended events, and supported us along the way. We still have six more months to celebrate, so let’s make them great!

06/09/2026

🐮 AMERICA 250 GIVEAWAY! 🐮🇺🇸

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with us and enter to win this adorable patriotic Highland cow! Decked out in red, white, and blue, this little cow is ready to show off its American spirit and could be yours!

🎉 HOW TO ENTER:
✅ Like the America 250 page-Washington County
✅ Like this post
✅ Comment below with your favorite thing about America or what you're most excited to celebrate during America 250
✅ Share this post for an extra chance to win!

📅 Winner will be announced Friday!

Whether you love our nation's history, small-town traditions, community celebrations, or the people who make America special, we want to hear from you!

Good luck, and let's celebrate 250 years of America's story together! 🇺🇸✨

06/08/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BID! 🚨

Own a piece of Northwest Territory history with these limited-edition America 250 commemorative coins!

Bidding is now open on:
🪙 Rufus Putnam Commemorative Coin
🪙 Start Westward Commemorative Coin

Available Coin Numbers:
• Rufus Putnam Coin: #2– #10
• Start Westward Coin: #2– #10

📅 Auction Ends Today, June 8, at 6:00 PM

🔨 Place your bids online:
mcleishauctionservices.hibid.com

Don't miss your chance to add these limited-numbered collectible coins to your collection and help preserve our region's history. Bid before 6:00 PM today!

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

📚 Discovering History at Campus Martius Museum 📚

Join Campus Martius and Ohio River Museum this Friday, June 5, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for an engaging presentation, "Morgan’s Raid and the Buckeye Trail," at Campus Martius Museum.

Learn how the Buckeye Trail not only showcases Ohio’s natural beauty but also serves as a pathway through the state's rich history. Historian Dr. Jonathan Winkler, Professor of History at Wright State University, will explore the 1863 Morgan’s Raid and its connection to the trail, offering a unique perspective on how hiking can help us better understand Ohio’s past.

This program is sponsored by the Washington County Public Library and is FREE and open to the public.

📍 Campus Martius Museum
601 Second Street, Marietta
🗓 Friday, June 5
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Can't attend in person? Watch the live stream on our YouTube channel: