Ohio is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States throughout 2026 with events and experiences across all 88 counties. From aviation pioneers to musical legends, discover Ohio’s unique role in American history.
Learn more: america250-ohio.org
Upcoming Events:
Octagon House: Past, Present & Future
Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Gary Moss, current owner of the Darrow Octagon House, will be back at KFPL to discuss the running history of stewardship, recent renovation efforts, and their hopes for the future of this iconic architectural landmark.
Ohio Goes to the Movies: Leigh Brackett
Monday, May 4 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
“May the 4th be with you” as we celebrate local science fiction author and screenwriter, Leigh Brackett. Come from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. to share memories and reminisce on her time living in Kinsman with her husband and fellow author Edmond Hamilton. Followed by a movie screening at 5:30 p.m. of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”, for which she wrote the first draft.
Check back throughout the year for more patriotic programming!
This is Trumbull: A Local History Adventure (Coming soon!)
Trumbull County Historical Society is hosting a Local History Passport Challenge. This program, in partnership with the Trumbull Tourism Bureau and local historical societies, is a history-focused travel challenge that encourages families to explore all 25 townships in Trumbull County. From January to December 2026, children and their families can visit historic sites at their own pace. The entire experience is designed to be an accessible, asynchronous learning adventure with no admissions costs or specific open hours to worry about. Everyone who completes the challenge is entered into a raffle. Details will be released soon.
Kinsman Historical Society:
Third Wednesday each month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join the revitalization of the Kinsman Historical Society--the group is looking for new members to help preserve and highlight the history of Kinsman. Current members and those interested in learning more are encouraged to attend.