America 250
America is preparing for its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
The Court is celebrating the semiquincentennial with a year-long celebration called “The Story of America" highlighting significant historical events. Beyond digital content, the celebration will include events and displays at the Court. The initiative aims to spark curiosity, enhance civic literacy, and honor key moments in American and Ohio history.
The Story of America: This Day in History
Upcoming Events
2025
- TBD
WinterCrafting Legacy in Wood: Artisan Reading CarrelsOhio-made hand-crafted reading carrels enhancing the Supreme Court Law Library - TBD
FallCelebrating 250 Years of Freedom Through Ohio's Foundational DocumentsAn exhibit of Ohio’s five foundational documents: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, U.S. Constitution, and Ohio Constitution - 8
OctThe Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments in Defiance County for the first time. Off-Site Court provides an opportunity for high school students, law students, and community members to experience the state judicial system first-hand. - 9
SepAfter-hours tours of the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center - 26
AugWomen in Law exhibit opensA celebration of the extraordinary women who have shaped Ohio's legal history and inspired future generations - 4
JulA daily posting highlighting important events that occurred on each day in our history over the past 250 years
2026
- TBD
JanOhio's First & Originals
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FebOhio Works: Innovation, Business & Work
Black History Month Event
- TBD
MarOhio Goes to the Movies
Where Justice Settled: Ohio Courthouses
Ohio courthouse documentary screening in-house Lunch & Learn
- 15
AprOhio Moves: Transportation
Off-Site Court: Carroll County
The Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments in Carroll County for the first time. Off-Site Court provides an opportunity for high school students, law students, and community members to experience the state judicial system first-hand
- TBD
MayOhio Creates: Arts, Culture & Literature
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JunOhio Outdoors: Exploring Ohio Natural Resources
- TBD
JulOhio Gathers: Statewide Homecoming & Picnics
- TBD
AugOhio Goes to the Fair: The Ohio State Fair & County Fairs
- TBD
SepOhio Plays: Sports & Recreation
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OctOhio Food & Farms
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NovOhio Serves: Remembering Veterans, First Responders & Front-Line Heroes
- TBD
DecFuture Ohio: Projecting Ohio in 2076
America 250
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