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 January 29, 1843, President William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio. | In 1861, Kansas entered the Union. | In 1954, Oprah Winfrey was born.

This Day in History Archive

2026

JANUARY - Ohio's First & Originals

28

The Story of America Trivia Challenge
Fundraiser for Mid-Ohio Food Collective
26

Legal Legacy: The Story of Ohio's First Chief Judge

FEBRUARY - Ohio Works: Innovation, Business & Work

10

A Century of Black History Commemorations

MARCH - Ohio Entertains: Music, Entertainment & Movies

25

Where Justice Settled: Ohio Courthouses
Ohio courthouse documentary screening in-house Lunch & Learn

APRIL - Ohio Moves: Transportation

15

Off-Site Court: Carroll County
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

JUNE - Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Ohio's Natural Resources

JULY - Ohio Gathers: Statewide Homecoming & Picnics

AUGUST - Ohio Goes to the Fair: The Ohio State Fair & County Fairs

SEPTEMBER - Ohio Plays: Sports & Recreation

OCTOBER - Ohio Food & Farms

NOVEMBER - Ohio Serves: Remembering Veterans, First Responders & Front-line Heroes

DECEMBER - Future Ohio: Projecting Ohio in 2076

2025

3
Nov

Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom Through Ohio's Foundational Documents
An exhibit of Ohio’s five foundational documents: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, U.S. Constitution, and Ohio Constitution
8
Oct

Off-Site Court: Defiance County
The 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
Sep

After Hours event
After-hours tours of the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center
26
Aug

Women in Law exhibit opens
A celebration of the extraordinary women who have shaped Ohio's legal history and inspired future generations
4
Jul

The Story of America
A daily posting highlighting important events that occurred on each day in our history over the past 250 years

America 250

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