Greenfield joins statewide effort to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
Logo of America250, the celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, created in partnership with Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv.
Courtesy of Kyle Barr
In the lead up to July 4, 2026, Greenfield announced it will work in unison with the America 250-Ohio Commission, Ohio’s official state commission charged with creating the celebration of the country’s semiquincentennial, as an official America 250-Ohio Community.
As a partner of the America 250-Ohio commemoration, Greenfield will have the opportunity to showcase its commitment to honoring the state's diverse history and cultural heritage. Greenfield will receive special recognition and a designation as an official America 250-Ohio Community and have access to a number of resources, including signage, event promotion, planning resources and a network of community leaders throughout the state.
"Becoming an America 250 Ohio community represents our commitment to honoring the past while building a brighter future. It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate our rich history and the values that unite us as Ohioans. Together, we are crafting a legacy for the generations to come." Said Kyle Barr, Main Street Downtown Greenfield Director.
The America 250-Ohio Community program is a cornerstone of the Commission’s community engagement initiatives, which are designed to foster collaboration across Ohio’s 88 counties as the state prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The program is designed for all levels of municipalities from across the state, and it offers a unique opportunity for Greenfield leaders to network, partner and exchange information with the state Commission.
Resources made available to America 250-Ohio Communities include:
• Digital toolkits and event planning resources;
• Access to an online community platform;
• Regular check-ins with other America 250-Ohio Communities; and
• Statewide recognition of participation in America 250-Ohio programming.
“The goal of bringing Ohioans together to celebrate and commemorate our state’s place in American history is central to the work of the America 250-Ohio Commission,” said Taylor Tomu, community engagement and outreach specialist at America 250-Ohio. “The Commission is thrilled to welcome Greenfield as an official partner, and we look forward to working together to make the America 250-Ohio commemoration the biggest in our state’s history.”
For information about America 250-Ohio, visit America250-Ohio.org. Follow America 250-Ohio on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/america250ohio/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/am250ohio/ for updates on programming and ways to get involved.
About America 250-Ohio
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, which is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Each state has been encouraged to create a celebration and commemoration of this anniversary to reflect the unique character and contributions of each state to the nation over the past 250 years. Ohio is fully embracing this opportunity. The Ohio Commission for the Semiquincentennial (aka America 250-Ohio Commission or AM250-OH) was created by the Ohio legislature and launched on March 1, 2022. The charge of the AM250-OH Commission is to “…to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States and the impact of Ohioans on the nation’s past, present, and future.” — Ohio Revised Code (149.309). More information can be found at America250-Ohio.org.