ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cannon Firing on April 15

Please be informed that a 1776-era cannon will be fired from the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

As part of the Ohio Statehouse’s commemoration of America 250-Ohio, historical reenactors will fire a cannon from the West Plaza (High Street side) of Capitol Square at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Historic muskets will also be fired between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

As these sounds can be startling, we wish to give advance notice to everyone working on and near Capitol Square. 

The cannon firings are a part of the Revolutionary War Encampment, which takes place on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse. The day’s activities, in addition to musket and cannon firings, include Revolutionary War reenactors, medical demonstrations, games and music. Fife and Drums will play at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to join! Please visit OhioStatehouse.org for more details.

In case of rain, the times may be changed, and the reenactor’s exhibits will be inside the Ohio Statehouse

America 250-Ohio at the Ohio Statehouse

Please see our new "America 250-Ohio" page to stay updated with our events and exhibits!