America 250 - Washington County

📜 Celebrate the 239th Anniversary of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787!

Join Campus Martius and Ohio River Museum on Monday, July 13 for two special public presentations by renowned historian Paul Finkelman, one of the nation's leading scholars on American legal history.

🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 Start Westward Monument
"The Northwest Ordinance: The Success and Failure of a Hopeful Future for Western America"

🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Campus Martius Museum
"The Evolution of 19th Century Ohio, From Racial Exclusion and Segregation to the Cutting Edge of Racial Equality"

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from an internationally respected historian as we commemorate one of the most important documents in American history and its lasting impact on Ohio and the Northwest Territory.

📜 Step back in time at History in the Park! 🇺🇸

Join the Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley for a day of living history, exhibits, and hands-on learning at Muskingum Park in Marietta!

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Muskingum Park, Marietta, Ohio

Explore history with reenactors, historical organizations, and exhibitors from Ohio and West Virginia as they bring the Civil War era to life. It's a great opportunity for history enthusiasts of all ages to learn more about our nation's past.

This event is part of the America 250 – Washington County celebration as we commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary! 🇺🇸

For more information, visit www.cwrtmov.org or contact Nancy Arthur at (740) 525-7479.

A great evening in Belpre at their Community Picnic!

🇺🇸 Our Third America 250 Commemorative Coin Has Arrived! 🇺🇸

This limited-edition collectible features the historic Hune Bridge on one side and the America 250-Ohio emblem on the other, honoring Washington County's rich heritage and Ohio's role in our nation's story.

✨ Only 250 coins were produced, making this a must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. Once they're sold out, they will not be reproduced!

📍 Available at:
American Flags and Poles
276 Front Street
Marietta, OH

💰 $22.00 each (tax included)

Don't miss your chance to own a unique piece of Washington County history as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 The 4th may be over, but the celebration isn't! 🎉

Join Belpre for the America 250 Kickoff of July 4th Week at Howes Grove Park from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

🎈 Enjoy:
🌭 FREE Community Picnic
🚗 Antique Car Exhibit
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎨 Children's Activities by Artsbridge
🍉 Food, fun, and family-friendly activities for all ages!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and keep the patriotic spirit going as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary together in Washington County! ❤️🤍💙

📍 Howes Grove Park, Belpre
🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m.

🇺🇸 What an incredible Independence Day weekend in Washington County! ❤️🤍💙

From patriotic parades and spectacular fireworks to delicious food, community celebrations, and America 250 festivities, it was a weekend to remember!

Now we want to see it through your eyes! 📸 Share your favorite photos from the weekend in the comments below and show us how you celebrated the Fourth of July and America 250 in Washington County.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this holiday weekend so special. Here's to celebrating our nation's past, present, and future together! 🇺🇸✨

Thank you for your donation and thanks for allowing us to have a fund there!

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

Today, we join communities across the nation in celebrating 250 years of history, resilience, and opportunity.

In honor of this historic milestone, MCF is proud to make a donation to the America 250 – Washington County Fund, helping support local celebrations and initiatives that commemorate our nation's semiquincentennial right here in our community.

Here's to celebrating our past, honoring those who came before us, and investing in the future of Washington County and our country.

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

Great picnic today!