America 250 Ohio - Stark County Stories
Nov 03, 2023
Celebrations, Commemorations & Programs
The United States will be celebrating it’s semiquincentennial (that’s 250 years) in 2026 and Ohio is all-in to celebrate “Ohio Style.” Over the next two years, there will be highlights of Ohio and Ohioans’ unique contribution to the U.S. for the past 250+ years.
Find more information about locations and special events to celebrate and commemorate Stark County's stories over the past 250 years. Check out a list of places in Stark County hosting special events, exhibits, and programs as we grow closer to July 4, 2026.

What is America 250 - OH
What is America 250- OH?
To plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the impact of Ohioans on the nation’s past, present, and future.
When are the celebrations taking place?
There will be hundreds of special events, programs, exhibits, public art installations, and more between 2024-2026 in Stark County and Ohio to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence!
How can you be involved?
- Grant Opportunities | America 250 – Ohio grant funding opportunities are open to non-profit, educational, and local governmental organizations to support educational and commemorative programming about the two-hundred-fiftieth anniversary of the independence and founding of the United States. Grant awards are available for up to $50,000 and do not require a cost match. Applications are open and due November 17, 2023.
- Become An Official America 250-OH Community | We are inviting all levels of municipalities from across the state to apply to be an official AM 250-OH Community. This special designation from the AM 250-OH Commission provides an opportunity for local leaders to network, partner, and exchange information with the state commission team. Apply today to get started.
- Local Representation on the America 250 - Ohio Commission | Christy Davis, Curator of Exhibitions at the Canton Museum of Art, is one of the 29 members of the America 250-OH Commission charged with preparing the state of Ohio to participate in the United States of America’s 250th anniversary which culminates on July 4, 2026.
- Have a Project Planned? | Share more information with Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com to be represented within VisitCanton.com America 250-OH Content
Museums & Historic Sites
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW Canton, Ohio 44708 (330) 455-7043 Website
National First Ladies Library & Museum
205 Market Ave. S Canton, Ohio 44702 (330) 452-0876 Website
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave. N Canton, Ohio 44702 (330) 453-7666 Website
Massillon Museum
121 Lincoln Way E Massillon, Ohio 44646 (330) 833-4061 Website
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr. NW Canton, Ohio 44708 (330) 456-8207 Website
MAPS Air Museum
2260 International Pkwy. North Canton, Ohio 44720 (330) 896-6332 Website
Paul Brown Museum
121 Lincoln Way E Massillon, Ohio 44646 (330) 833-4061 Website
Canal Fulton Canalway Center & St. Helena III Canal Boat
125 Tuscarawas St. NW Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614 (330) 854-2225 Website
Canton Classic Car Museum
123 6th St. SW Canton, Ohio 44702 (330) 455-3603 Website
Haines House
186 W. Market St. Alliance, Ohio 44601 (330) 823-5353 Website
Spring Hill Historic Home
1401 Spring Hill Lane NE Massillon, Ohio 44646 (330) 833-6749 Website
Hoover Historical Center
1875 E. Maple St. North Canton, Ohio 44720 (330) 490-7435 Website