America-250 in Miami County - Upcoming Events
The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026. Miami County is proud of its history and heritage and the people who have impacted its forward progress, and we are excited to celebrate America250! Throughout 2026, Miami County communities, organizations and businesses will be telling the stories of the events, people and places who have impacted Ohio and the country during the American Revolutionary War and beyond. Information on Miami County projects and events will be added to this page as they become available.
Take a journey through Miami County to museums, murals, sculptures and more on the Miami County History Pass. Be inspired and learn about the people, places and events that impacted Miami County, Ohio, and America’s history. Learn more about the pass and sign up here.
America250-Ohio’s Trails and Tales program celebrates and honors the history of people, places, and events within specific themes. The first trail that launched is the Ohio Air & Space Trail which explores Ohio’s rich aviation and aerospace history. Miami County’s WACO Air Museum and Aviation Learning Center is a stop on this trail. To explore this trail in more detail, click here. The Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail has five Miami County stops – Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, Indian Creek Distillery, Lock 9 in Piqua, Lock 12 in Troy, and Lock 15 in Tipp City. To explore this trail in more detail, click here.
To learn more about what the America250-Ohio state commission has planned this year, please visit https://america250-ohio.org/.
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Annie Oakley, Little Sure Shot at YWCA Piqua's Monthly Luncheon/Annual Meeting
April 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
DetailsWalk with Annie Oakley -through interpreter Cait Clark- and discover her history and about her life up to her early 30s. Learn about Annie’s true personality, style and physical athleticism. Don’t miss this fun and exciting America 250 program!
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Pitsenbarger Movie Night
April 10 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
DetailsFree Evening Screening of “The Last Full Measure” — a film inspired by Pitsenbarger’s story, 10 April at 6:30PM. Begins with movie production notes at 6:40 by Dr. Ronald “Jake” Clark and Adam Carr. Both were advisors to the Director Todd Robinson. Jake Clark is a US Army Veteran, served with the U.S. Secret Service,…
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Pitsenbarger Park and Gravesite Ceremonies
April 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
DetailsFirst 200 Registered Guests receive a complimentary Pitsenbarger Commemorative Coin at Pitsenbarger Park. Morning Ceremony at Pitsenbarger Park (Piqua, OH) 10:00 AM American flag skydive National Anthem Invocation Keynote remarks and tributes Governor Mike DeWine (Invited) Senator Jon Husted (Invited) Congressman Mike Carey State Representative Johnathan Newman Former Secretary of the Air Force Whit Peters…
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Tipp City Library Goes to the Movies: Superman
April 11 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DetailsSaturday, April 11th, 2 – 4pm, Superman (2025) – Join the Tipp City Public Library as we celebrate America250 by participating in Ohio Goes to the Movies – a statewide celebration of movies showcasing Ohio’s actors, directors, writers, composers, locations, and topics, shown in cities and towns across the state. Tipp City Public Library will…
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Main Street Troy
April 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
DetailsThe Troy Foundation is proud to present Main Street Troy, a multimedia concert featuring Champaign County native Scott Kirby, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 7–9 p.m. at the APAC – Arbogast Performing Arts Center. This unique program blends live piano performance, storytelling, video, and Kirby’s original artwork depicting many of Troy’s buildings, offering an…
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Hero Voices
April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DetailsIn honor of William Pitsenbarger, Piqua, Ohio native being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 11 April 1966 in Vietnam listen to the story from 2 men who lived to tell the story 60 years later! This event is FREE for Veterans, Museum Volunteers and invited guests! You MUST reserve…
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Mrs. Hayner's Birthday Tea
April 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
DetailsSaturday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm – $20/person, Reservations required Each spring, the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center honors the birthday of our founder, Mary Jane Hayner, with an elegant afternoon tea. Guests enjoy a beautifully prepared tea service, complete with sweets, savories, and fine tea in the Hayner Ballroom. This year’s program…
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Mrs. Hayner's Birthday Tea
April 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
DetailsSaturday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm – $20/person, Reservations required Each spring, the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center honors the birthday of our founder, Mary Jane Hayner, with an elegant afternoon tea. Guests enjoy a beautifully prepared tea service, complete with sweets, savories, and fine tea in the Hayner Ballroom. This year’s program…
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Tipp City Library Goes to the Movies: Ready Player One
May 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DetailsMonday, May 4th, 6-8pm, Ready Player One (2018) – Join the Tipp City Public Library as we celebrate America250 by participating in Ohio Goes to the Movies – a statewide celebration of movies showcasing Ohio’s actors, directors, writers, composers, locations, and topics, shown in cities and towns across the state. Tipp City Public Library will…
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Stories on the Stillwater - Underground Railroad
May 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DetailsStories on the Stillwater is a program brought you to by Project Revival of West Milton in celebration of America250. This event will feature live storytelling, interactive experiences and entertainment that reflects the historical theme of the Underground Railroad in West Milton, Ohio. Volunteer actors and storytellers help to bring this powerful history to life.…