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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Tipp City Library Goes to the Movies: The Avengers
September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DetailsSaturday, September 12th, 2-4 pm, The Avengers (2012) – 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 be…
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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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In Freedom’s Name: Stories of Service from the Johnston Cemetery
October 9 - October 10
DetailsOctober 9th and 10th. 5:00 & 7:00 Cost: $10 per person, OHC & Friends FREE Maximum 30 per tour Set among the stones of the Johnston Cemetery, In Freedom’s Name reflects on lives of service and the lasting meaning of freedom in America’s story. Call 937-773-2522 or email info@johnstonfarmohio.com Location: Johnston Cemetery 9480 OH-66, Piqua,…
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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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Declaration of Independence: Lesser Known Signers
November 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
DetailsDon’t miss this interesting America 250 event at YWCA Piqua where we will learn about the lesser-known signers of the Declaration of Independence. Of the 56 delegates who signed America’s historical document, most people can probably only name maybe five of those who signed the Declaration of Independence. Join us to hear Steven J. Kaplan,…