Rep. Thomas, The America 250-Ohio Commission Announces Three Cincinnati Sites on Ohio Creativity Trail
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced that three Cincinnati sites have been selected to be part of the Ohio Creativity Trail , a new experiential driving trail that spans 109 sites across the state. The trail highlights the work of Ohio's past and present writers, musicians, artists, and other creatives. This initiative is the second of six planned experiential trails as part of the America 250-Ohio’s signature Trails & Tales program.
The Ohio Creativity Trail features sites grouped into six categories: On the Page, Music, Visual Arts, Glass & Pottery, Folk & Traditional Art, and Carousels. Among the participants are renowned destinations such as The Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Wexner Center for the Arts, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Smaller, local gems also make the list, including the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Millersburg Glass Museum, Historic Zoar Village, and the Merry-Go-Round Museum. A full list of participants, interactive maps, and other materials are available on the newly launched Creativity Trail website: america250-ohio.org/ohio-creativity-trail.
"This is a great honor for Cincinnati, as we celebrate the incredible creativity that defines our city,” said Rep. Thomas. “The inclusion of the Cincinnati Zoo Carousel, the American Sign Museum, and the Harriet Beecher Stowe House on the Ohio Creativity Trail showcases our city's rich artistic history and highlights the importance of preserving and promoting these cultural treasures.”
The Ohio Creativity Trail in District 25 includes:
- The Cincinnati Zoo Carousel
- The American Sign Museum
- The Harriet Beecher Stowe House
About America 250-Ohio
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, which is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Each state has been encouraged to create a celebration and commemoration of this anniversary to reflect the unique character and contributions of each state to the nation over the past 250 years. Ohio is fully embracing this opportunity. The Ohio Commission for the Semiquincentennial (aka America 250-Ohio Commission or AM250-OH) was created by the Ohio legislature and launched on March 1, 2022. The charge of the AM250-OH Commission is to “…to plan, encourage, develop, and¿coordinate the commemoration of the two¿hundred fiftieth anniversary of the¿founding of the United States and the¿impact of Ohioans on the nation’s past,¿present, and future.” — Ohio Revised Code (149.309).
More information can be found at America250-Ohio.org.