STATEHOUSE CALENDAR

The Ohio Statehouse and  America 250-Ohio will join a national program called Two Lights for Tomorrow.

The program is calling for two lights to be displayed in every statehouse
across the country on April 18, 2025.  Other buildings and homes may participate.

Join America 250-Ohio for a ceremonial

Two Lights for Tomorrow

Lighting at the Ohio Statehouse

Friday, April 18, 2025

8:00 p.m.

Statehouse West Plaza

Brief remarks & lighting ceremony

RSVP by April 15, 2025

Details:  

 "One if by land, Two if by sea!" This was the coded message for Paul Revere's famed "Midnight Ride" to warn his countrymen the night of April 18, 1775. "The shot heard round the world" was fired the next day, commencing the American Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord. 

Now, 250 years later, we will commemorate this important anniversary with Two Lights for Tomorrow - a nationwide initiative to recognize and commence the celebration of the United States 250th birthday.

Two Lights Displays on April 18

Public buildings, including statehouses, courthouses, and other facilities, as well as private homes, are encouraged to display two lights on the evening of April 18.

Day of Service on April 19

Saturday, April 19, 2025 is the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, and on that day, communities, groups and individuals are encouraged to engage in a day of service. Serving others is part of our national identity since the beginning. Ideas for service available through ServeOhio.