America 250

America 250 Ohio logo with a large, white, marble building in the background.

America is preparing for its 250^th birthday on July 4, 2026.

The Court is celebrating the semiquincentennial with a year-long celebration called “The Story of America" highlighting significant historical events. Beyond digital content, the celebration will include events and displays at the Court. The initiative aims to spark curiosity, enhance civic literacy, and honor key moments in American and Ohio history.

The Story of America: This Day in History

On July 25, 1992, the Summer Olympics opened in Barcelona, Spain. The games were the debut of the USA "Dream Team" in basketball — featuring legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. | In 1871, Wilhelm Schneider of Iowa receives the first U.S. patent for the modern carousel. Ohio has its own rich carousel history, including the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky. | In 1868, the Geauga County courthouse in Chardon burns.

This Day in History Archive

America 250

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