Join Inspiration Station, presented by the Pickaway County Community Foundation, for a patriotic hands-on STEAM celebration! Featured hands-on experiences include making a light-up greeting card circuit, building and testing a bridge for strength, trying a VR (virtual reality) session, coding a patriotic Raspberry Pi program, watching multiple 3D printers in action, making patriotic bracelets and pinwheels, and contributing to a time capsule that will be opened in 10 years. Additional activities include building blocks, Lego construction, a Light Bright & gear wall, and displays on historical people, events, and equipment. Take-home items include a 3D printed gift and a COSI American Innovation Kit. Enjoy cotton candy and popcorn while you explore!
On July 4, 2026, bells across America will ring out together to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday — and Pickaway County is joining in!
Organized with the Daughters of the American Revolution Pickaway Plains Chapter, this community bell ringing is open to everyone — churches, organizations, schools, and individuals with handheld bells are all welcome to participate.
Ring your bell on July 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Whether you have a church tower bell, a carillon, or a small handheld bell on your front porch — your participation makes history. This is a once-in-a-generation celebration of 250 years of American community and spirit.
Sign up to let us know you’re participating and receive a reminder the day before:
Feel the pride of small-town America as New Holland salutes those who served. Beginning at 12:15 PM, classic cars, tractors, motorcycles, bicycles, and community floats gather in the heart of the village for a 12:45 PM step-off down Main Street. The procession makes its way to historic New Holland Cemetery, arriving at approximately 12:55 PM, where a moving Memorial Day ceremony starts at 1:00 PM.
Bring the family, wave your flags, and enjoy an afternoon of heartfelt remembrance surrounded by the charm of rural Pickaway County. Visitors are welcome to line the route, explore local shops before and after the parade, and share in a tradition that unites neighbors and guests alike.
Want to participate? Whether you’re driving a vintage tractor, decorating a float, or biking with friends, the Village of New Holland invites you to join the lineup. Call 740-495-5097 to register your entry.
Location: Downtown New Holland → New Holland Cemetery, New Holland, OH 43145 Time: Line-up 12:15 PM · Parade 12:45 PM · Cemetery Ceremony 1:00 PM Cost: Free and open to the public
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