Culture Archives • CompassOhio

Before America: The Ancient Wonder of Tremper Mound

Long before there was an Ohio, the Hopewell Culture was already shaping the land along the Scioto River. Tremper Mound Preserve in Scioto County protects what they left behind — a 2,000-year-old earthwork, six miles of wild river corridor, and a story most people have never heard.

Four Trails. One County. Summit County’s Big America 250 Year

Summit County is the only place in Ohio featured on all four America 250 trails, offering a self-guided journey through history, art, innovation, and waterways.

Mahoning County Summer Events Bring the Season to Life

Mahoning County summer events fill Youngstown with festivals, concerts, and America 250 celebrations from June through September.

Red, White & Built to Last: Lehman’s USA Made Celebration

Lehman’s in Kidron celebrates America’s 250th with USA made goods, summer savings, and a hands on shopping experience worth the trip.

Where Everyone Belongs: Miami County Celebrates America 250

Miami County America 250 events invite you to experience history, music, and community through meaningful celebrations all summer long.

Summer in Cleveland: Culture, Neighborhoods and Events

Summer in Cleveland fills the city with energy. From the lakefront to neighborhood festivals, each stop leads to something new.

Heritage and Honor: Celebrating America 250 in Warren County, Pennsylvania

Celebrate Warren County Pennsylvania events during America 250 with Fourth of July festivities, the county fair, and the Kinzua Heritage Festival.

Preserving Underground Railroad History in Belmont County

Opening in late fall 2026, the Belmont County Underground Railroad Museum brings powerful freedom stories to the restored Black Horse Inn along the Historic National Road in Morristown.