America 250-Ohio at the Statehouse!

In recognition of the America 250-Ohio initiative to celebrate the semiquincentennial of the United States of America, Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board is proud to announce upcoming events and exhibits that honor 250 years of Americas history! More events and exhibits will be added, so be sure to check in to this page often!

Events

American Revolution in the Ohio Country
April 15, 2026
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
West Lawn and North Grounds

The Ohio Statehouse will come alive with an American Revolution encampment where visitors can step back in time to experience the sights and sounds of a late 18th-century military camp. Guests will see Captain Joseph Ogle’s Company of the Ohio County, Virginia Militia in action and feel the energy of the Heritage Fife and Drums as they fill the air with the stirring music of the Revolution.

Exhibits

Mapping the Ohio Revolution
January - July 28, 2026
Map Room 

Tony Holbrook, longtime member of the Brigade of the American Revolution and collector of American Revolution artifacts will exhibit some of his 18th century surveying equipment. This exhibit includes maps from the time period of the Revolution, as well as maps made in the 18th century manner by Tony himself. This exhibit will show visitors the methods and tools of the surveyor and mapmaker.

Freedom Train
March - July 2026
Governor's Hallway

In 1976, the Freedom Train moved across America for the nation’s Bicentennial, carrying artifacts that told the story of 200 years of history. This exhibit brings the train’s journey to life with photographer Warren Motts’s powerful images and rare antiques, including an original side panel from the famous train itself!

America the Beautiful
March 1-31, 2026
Governor's Hallway

The Athena Art Society returns with their exhibit “America the Beautiful” to highlight work for the country’s 250th anniversary.

Darke County, Ohio D.A.R. Chapter of Greeneville
June - July 2026
Governor's Hallway 

This banner exhibit by the Daughters of the American Revolution will feature such subjects as Patriots, Economy, Frontier, People and Places centering around Darke County 250 years ago.

Fort Laurens
August 5 - December 2026
Map Room

The exhibit contains artifacts from the fort including musket balls, shoe buckles, gun locks, coinage, etc. Additionally, there will be artifacts from Native American towns near to Fort Laurens. Exhibit artifacts include gun parts, thimbles, trade silver, knife fragments and more! 

America the Beautiful

Februrary 28 - April 1, 2026

Governor's Hallway

The Athena Art Society returns with their exhibit “America the Beautiful” to highlight work for the country’s 250th anniversary.

Liberty Tree

July 1 - December 2026

Museum Gallery

This exhibit features a sawn section of the last standing Liberty Tree from the American Revolution, an iconic symbol of revolt as the colonies rebelled against England.

Early Ohio Land Patent

September 11 - December 2026

Museum Gallery 

The exhibit contains an original Ohio Land Patent issued to Jacob Dittoe of Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1808. The patent has the signature of President Thomas Jefferson, and is also signed by Secretary of State James Madison.