America 250
America is preparing for its 250th 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.
America 250: Ohio Courts Survey
The Story of America: This Day in History
2026
JANUARY - Ohio's First & Originals
- 26
- 28
The Story of America Trivia ChallengeFundraiser for Mid-Ohio Food Collective
- 29
FEBRUARY - Ohio Works: Innovation, Business & Work
- 10
- 13
- 24
MARCH - Ohio Entertains: Music, Entertainment & Movies
- 5
- 25
Where Justice Settled: Ohio Courthouses
Ohio courthouse documentary screening in-house Lunch & Learn - 26
APRIL - Ohio Moves: Transportation
- 15
The Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments in Carroll County for the first time. Off-Site Court provides an opportunity for high school students, law students, and community members to experience the state judicial system first-hand.
MAY - Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture & Literature
- TBD
JUNE - Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Ohio's Natural Resources
- TBD
JULY - Ohio Gathers: Statewide Homecoming & Picnics
- TBD
AUGUST - Ohio Goes to the Fair: The Ohio State Fair & County Fairs
- TBD
SEPTEMBER - Ohio Plays: Sports & Recreation
- TBD
OCTOBER - Ohio Food & Farms
- TBD
NOVEMBER - Ohio Serves: Remembering Veterans, First Responders & Front-line Heroes
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DECEMBER - Future Ohio: Projecting Ohio in 2076
- TBD
2025
- 3
NovAn exhibit of Ohio’s five foundational documents: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, U.S. Constitution, and Ohio Constitution - 8
OctThe Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments in Defiance County for the first time. Off-Site Court provides an opportunity for high school students, law students, and community members to experience the state judicial system first-hand. - 9
SepAfter-hours tours of the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center - 26
AugA celebration of the extraordinary women who have shaped Ohio's legal history and inspired future generations - 4
JulA daily posting highlighting important events that occurred on each day in our history over the past 250 years
America 250
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