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As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy is working to expand government and civics educational programs across the state. Speaking at the Allen County Republican luncheon, Chief Justice Kennedy shared details of the initiative as part of her role on the America 250-Ohio Commission.

America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations and commemorations relating to America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, announced today a major statewide effort to locate, verify and document the final resting places of Revolutionary War veterans buried in Ohio.

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May 9, 2024, Press Release from American 250-Ohio: TROY, OH (May 9, 2024) – America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio's commemorations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, announced today the Ohio Air and Space Trail, the first of six planned experiential trails linking historic sites across the state. The Ohio Air and Space Trail is a thematic collection of more than 30 sites in Ohio that celebrate the Ohio people and places that have become synonymous with air and space exploration over the past century. Participating locations align with one or more trail themes, including Innovation, Birthplace of Aviation, Service to Country, Space Exploration, Training, Preservation & Flying Experiences, and Aviation Feats & Spectacles.