{"id":2708,"date":"2026-04-18T21:49:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T01:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crawfordcountyhistoryalliance.org\/staging\/5238\/?p=2708"},"modified":"2026-04-18T22:33:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T02:33:06","slug":"a-triple-celebration-crawford-county-kicks-off-the-america-250-oh-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crawfordcountyhistoryalliance.org\/staging\/5238\/a-triple-celebration-crawford-county-kicks-off-the-america-250-oh-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"A Triple Celebration: Crawford County Kicks Off the America 250-OH Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2708\" class=\"elementor elementor-2708\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e17596e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e17596e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d144b4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d144b4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Triple Celebration: Crawford County Kicks Off the America 250-OH Journey on March 1st<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd29e56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cd29e56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/crawfordcountyhistoryalliance.org\/staging\/5238\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/America-250-Kickoff-and-Ohio-Birthday-Cake-1024x655.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2711\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawfordcountyhistoryalliance.org\/staging\/5238\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/America-250-Kickoff-and-Ohio-Birthday-Cake-1024x655.webp 1024w, https:\/\/crawfordcountyhistoryalliance.org\/staging\/5238\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/America-250-Kickoff-and-Ohio-Birthday-Cake-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/crawfordcountyhistoryalliance.org\/staging\/5238\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/America-250-Kickoff-and-Ohio-Birthday-Cake-768x492.webp 768w, https:\/\/crawfordcountyhistoryalliance.org\/staging\/5238\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/America-250-Kickoff-and-Ohio-Birthday-Cake-600x384.webp 600w, https:\/\/crawfordcountyhistoryalliance.org\/staging\/5238\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/America-250-Kickoff-and-Ohio-Birthday-Cake.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d621c02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d621c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">On March 1st, the air at The Hub in Crestline was filled with more than just patriotic music\u2014it was filled with the spirit of a community ready to claim its place in the American story. Hosted by the Crawford County History Alliance (CCHA), the \u201cAmerica 250-OH Kickoff and Big Birthday Bash\u201d served as the official launch for a yearlong celebration leading up to our nation\u2019s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"4\">As reported by <strong><i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/crawfordcountynow.com\/local\/crawford-county-history-alliance-launches-yearlong-america-250-oh-celebration-with-history-harmony-and-birthday-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjk7bnK4_iTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTw\">Crawford County Now<\/a><\/i><\/strong>, the event was a unique &#8220;triple celebration.&#8221; Not only did it mark the start of the national semi-quincentennial observance, but it also coincided with Ohio\u2019s 223rd birthday and served as a precursor to Crawford County\u2019s own upcoming bicentennial.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756dc84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"756dc84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\">History, Harmony, and Heritage<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The afternoon began with a warm welcome from Crestline Mayor Linda Pitt, who emphasized that this year is about exploring the &#8220;everyday citizens whose lives built the America we know today.&#8221;<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"7\">The celebration was truly a collaborative effort, bringing together all 14 CCHA member organizations. Attendees were treated to:<\/p><ul><li data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Patriotic Harmony: <\/b>The singing group <i data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">United in Harmony<\/i> moved the crowd with renditions of \u201cThe National Anthem\u201d and \u201cGod Bless America,\u201d ending with a spirited \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d dedicated to our nation, state, and county.<\/li><li data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Numismatic History:<\/b> Castle Coin Company presented an incredible \u201c250 Years of U.S. Coins\u201d display, featuring examples of every U.S. coin ever minted, including rare colonial pieces.<\/li><li data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Educational Exploration:<\/b> The Bucyrus Public Library hosted a Revolutionary War-era \u201cStory Walk\u201d centered on the Liberty Tree, making history interactive for the younger generation.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-727ec02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"727ec02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\">Launching the CCHA Passport and Storytelling Banners<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"10\">One of the most exciting moments of the bash was the official premiere of the 2026 CCHA Passport Program. This initiative invites residents and visitors to travel across the county, visiting various historical sites to collect stamps. It\u2019s a &#8220;call to action&#8221; for families to discover the hidden gems in their own backyard.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Alongside the passport debut, the CCHA unveiled its new Storytelling Banners. Each of the 14 member organizations now has a dedicated banner highlighting a specific person, place, or era. Together, these banners form a countywide tapestry that illustrates how Crawford County\u2019s local history fits into the larger narrative of the United States.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7afa11f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7afa11f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\">&#8220;History is Not Sitting on a Shelf&#8221;<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"13\">CCHA Chairman Randy Fischer reminded those in attendance that history is a living thing. \u201cHosting events such as this America 250 Kickoff demonstrates that history is not sitting on a shelf\u2014it is alive in this room,\u201d Fischer noted.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"14\">By bringing together artifacts from the Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works, the Galion History Center, the Crestline Historical Museum, and many others, the event successfully bridged the gap between the past and the present.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"15\">As we look toward July 4, 2026, the momentum from this kickoff will continue to ripple through our community. We invite you to grab a passport, visit our member sites, and join us in celebrating the resilience and spirit of our nation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f316693 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f316693\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Did you miss the kickoff?<\/b> You can still participate! 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