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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Genealogy Junction - Beginnings: Famous Miami County Firsts
January 26 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
DetailsLooking for a relaxing and rewarding winter activity? Why not pick Family History! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s something for you to learn about your ancestors. Drop in for tips, advice, workshopping, and tricks to solving those age-old family history mysteries! Connect with other like-minded people and learn solutions that you can…
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Necessity is the Mother of Invention: An America 2025 program
February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
DetailsFrom cars to can openers, and telephones to typewriters, countless inventions have made daily life easier. But which innovations—and which innovators—have roots right here in Miami County, Ohio? Now’s your chance to find out! Archivist Patrick Kennedy will take us on a fascinating journey through the creators and creations that called Troy and Miami County…
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Genealogy Junction - Focus on African American History
February 23 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
DetailsLooking for a relaxing and rewarding winter activity? Why not pick Family History! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s something for you to learn about your ancestors. Drop in for tips, advice, workshopping, and tricks to solving those age-old family history mysteries! Connect with other like-minded people and learn solutions that you can…
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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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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.…
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Stories on the Stillwater - The Quaker Stories
June 13 @ 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. Learn all about the Quaker founders and the legacy of peace and faith they left behind in West Milton, Ohio.…
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Rock Piqua! Food Truck & Music Fest
September 19
DetailsFREE concert series | September 19, 2026 | Lock 9 Pavilion America’s 250th anniversary, known as America250, commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, marking 250 years of U.S. independence. Rock Piqua will be turning back time by celebrating music throughout the decades!
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Founders Park Grand Opening
October 10
DetailsJoin us for a community celebration for the Grand Opening of Founders Park in West Milton. The celebration will include trail walks to the founders’ cemetery, engaging storytelling, food trucks, and a movie night under the stars featuring the movie Hocus Pocus! This event is hosted by Project Revival of West Milton.
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Bradford Pumpkin Show
October 13 - October 17
DetailsPumpkins Across America! Celebrating 250 Years! Imagine everything Pumpkin! That’s the reigning flavor for the month of October when the Bradford Pumpkin Show comes to town. The streets of this quaint community becomes the backdrop for one of the most popular festivals in Miami County. The midway features games, rides, crafts, concessions and merchandise. During…