Events
Celebrate America 250
in America’s Canal Town
Celebrate America 250 in America’s Canal Town
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Spend the Day in History
Step aboard the canal boat. Explore the village. Experience the stories that helped shape our nation.
FREE Horse-Drawn Canal Boat Rides
The Ohio & Erie Canal helped build a young nation—connecting people, commerce, and communities across Ohio. Nearly 200 years later, you can experience that history where it still comes alive.
Join us on Sunday, July 19, for FREE horse-drawn canal boat rides aboard the Monticello III. Boats depart at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. Plan on arriving 15 minutes early for your 45-minute boat ride.
FREE Canal Discovery Walk
Take a self-guided journey through Historic Roscoe Village and discover the people, places, and stories that made this one of Ohio's most important canal towns.
Special America 250 Presentation
2:00 p.m. | Roscoe Schoolhouse
Historian Chris Hart presents Four Days in July.
What really happened behind the closed doors of Independence Hall? Through the eyes of Secretary Charles Thomson, discover the clashing personalities, spirited debates, and extraordinary compromises that led to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence during those pivotal days in July 1776. It’s the perfect tribute as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Celebrate All Weekend
For details about all Coshocton County America 250 events taking place throughout the celebration weekend, visit visitcoshocton.org.