Several murals already grace the region, including:
“Harvest Jubilee” in Fort Recovery: A mural by Dan Keyes depicting the historic harvest festival since 1905.
“The Endless Pint” in Versailles: Celebrating French heritage with a mural inspired by the Bicentennial Flag, featuring symbols like chickens and fleur-de-lis.
“Downtown Edgerton and Hicksville”: Welcoming murals by Amy Buchs showcasing local pride and community spirit.
“Greenville’s 1952 Postcard”: A nostalgic recreation of a historic postcard by Curt Teich and Company.
Union City’s “John William Lambert”: Honoring Ohio’s automotive pioneer with a mural by Pamela Bliss depicting the first gasoline-powered engine in America.
“Oxford’s Changemakers”: Celebrating civil rights activists James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman, with a tribute by Ella Cope.
Wapakoneta’s “Moon Landing”: A mural honoring Neil Armstrong’s hometown, created by John Cerny.
Bowling Green’s “Great Black Swamp”: An artistic depiction of Ohio’s historic landscape, created through community collaboration.
Toledo’s “Glass City River Wall”: An expansive mural on silos along the Maumee River by Gabe Gault featuring native imagery and local history.
Piqua’s “The Mills Brothers”: Celebrating the legendary vocal quartet with a mural capturing their musical legacy.
Troy’s “Sunrise, Sunset”: A mural by Aka Pereyma symbolizing community life and artistic heritage.
For more in-depth information about the artists, painters, creators for many more murals, see https://america250-ohio.org/murals-across-ohio. This initiative honors Ohio’s rich history, vibrant arts scene, and community stories, all as part of the national celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
About
The Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (also referred to as America 250-Ohio) was formed 
through the OH. Rev. Code § 149.309 and announced on March 1, 2022, on Ohio’s Statehood Day by Governor Mike DeWine. The 29 member commission is charged with preparing the state to participate in the United States of America’s 250th anniversary which culminates on July 4, 2026.
America 250-Ohio is a multi-year commemoration where Ohioans from all 88 counties will be in the spotlight of the impact Ohio’s unique role in our nation’s story.
Ohio and Ohioans have contributed much to the United States from statesmen to artists, from actors to Nobel laureates, and so much more. We will tell the story of Ohio, from the Native Americans who were here before Europeans to people who call Ohio home today. Ohio is a content-rich environment for anyone who wants to commemorate and celebrate Ohio’s contributions to national stories.