Marlboro Historical Society Logo Marlboro Township Historical Society has received a grant to support its programming to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026. The group received a Trillium Local Activity Grant from America 250-Ohio Commission for its project to develop materials for the Dr. Kersey G. Thomas House in Marlboro Township. The historical society will […]
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Liberty Tree planted in Honesdale’s Central Park for America’s 250th anniversary
A tulip poplar tree has been planted in Honesdale’s Central Park, a sapling that could one day boast at least 100 feet in height, while ever symbolizing the birth of liberty when the United States of America was forged nearly 250 years ago. This is a “Liberty Tree,” one of 67 expected to be planted […]
Abilene Baptist Church celebrating its 250th year
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – A historic Baptist church in Martinez is celebrating its 250th anniversary at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Abilene Baptist Church was formed two years before the United States was formed in 1774. Now, many generations later, members are happy to celebrate its continuing legacy. “It started off in a little […]
Willoughby Hills looking to partake in United States’ 250th anniversary
Jan. 30—Willoughby Hills is looking to get involved in the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, also known as the America 250-Ohio program. According to America 250-Ohio, the program was formed by the state and was announced on March 1, 2022, Ohio’s Statehood Day, by Gov. Mike DeWine. The 29-member commission is charged with preparing […]
Grants open to nonprofits for America’s 250th
Jan. 16—LIMA — The city of Lima announced that applications are open for grants to go to nonprofits, education, local government organizations and independent artists and musicians as of Monday, Jan. 15. The America 250-Ohio Commission will help celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary with grants of up to $50,000 and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith, a […]