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Many Journeys, One Ohio: Honoring Service, Creativity, and Civic Belonging

Name: Many Journeys, One Ohio: Honoring Service, Creativity, and Civic Belonging
Start: 2026-11-12T22:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-13T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Ohio Statehouse

Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 p.m.EST

Ohio Statehouse · Columbus

Take a student art walk and honor six military and law enforcement honorees at this America250 reception celebrating Ohio's African diaspora About this Event Join friends and family for an in-person…

Many Journeys, One Ohio: Honoring Service, Creativity, and Civic Belonging

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When

Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 p.m.Ends 7:30 p.m.EST

Where

Ohio Statehouse1 Capitol Square

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Date and time: Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 p.m.Ends 7:30 p.m.EST — local Columbus time
Location: Ohio Statehouse1 Capitol SquareColumbus

About this event

Take a student art walk and honor six military and law enforcement honorees at this America250 reception celebrating Ohio's African diaspora

About this Event

Join friends and family for an in-person reception celebrating service, creativity, and civic belonging in Ohio.

Many Journeys, One Ohio

The Ohio New African Immigrants Commission (NAIC) invites you to an America250 recognition reception on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Ohio Statehouse Museum Gallery.5:30–6:00 PM: Student art gallery walk6:00 PM: Program begins promptly, with guest remarks, an Ohio State University student group performance, recognition of six military and law enforcement honorees, and awards for up to three student artists

Approximately 50–75 guests are expected. The gathering will conclude by 7:30 PM. RSVP is highly recommended.

Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Student Art Walk🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Welcoming Remarks & Cultural Performance🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Student & Military Service Member