National Ohio Day
National Ohio Day:
Celebrated on November 2nd, every year! This day is observed as the Buckeye state became the 17th state and the first from the Northwest region to join the United States.
Year | Date | Day | Where |
2020 | 2nd November | Monday | United States |
2021 | 2nd November | Tuesday | United States |
2022 | 2nd November | Wednesday | United States |
Twitter Hashtags:
#NationalOhioDay
#OhioDay
Related: Other National Days Celebrated on November 2nd:
National Traffic Directors Day
WHY NATIONAL OHIO DAY?
National Ohio Day is recognized as the day it became a union with the United States! Ohio went on to be the 17th state to be part of the union and hence the celebration!
Home to Seven of the Modern Presidents, Aviation’s birthplace, rich history, flora and fauna, tourist destinations, Museums, and bridge covered railways, Ohio gives us more reasons to celebrate the lake country!
Ohio is rich in history. You can still find the remains of the mound making civilization in some parts of Ohio.
The Northern border of Ohio has 312 miles of Lake Erie Shoreline. This is a great recreational and economical boon for the state. Lake Erie is the 12th largest lake in the world and a rich natural resource! The food and water from the Lake are priceless!
Ohio is a one place destination for nature lovers, food enthusiasts, adventure seekers, collectors, and History lovers! This National Ohio Day, explore everything that this Buckeye state has to offer!
HOW CAN WE OBSERVE NATIONAL OHIO DAY?
Ohio State has so much to offer from history to food! Explore and share your experience on Social Media using hashtags #NationalOhioDay, #OhioDay.
- Visit the finest parks in Ohio
The 312 miles Erie shoreline and the thirty islands have much to offer! You may visit Kelly’s Island, Cedar Point, Put-In-Bay and the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge!
- Eat and celebrate!
You can get your taste buds lit with a plate of Pierogies, Chilli dog with cheese, fried bologna, Corn Beef Sandwich, the Parmageddon or a donut to celebrate National Ohio Day! Don’t forget to taste the buckeye candy from the local vendors!
- Visit the Museums!
Check out the various Museums that Ohio has to offer! Pro Football Hall of Fame, rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Toledo Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Ohio Railway Museum
- Plan a day trip
There are incredible day trip destinations in Ohio. Plan to get out and explore the nearest places from Columbus. You may visit the Yellow Springs, Lancaster and Hocking Hills for a worthy day trip with friends and family!
- Ohio History Centre
This is a perfect location in Cbus to celebrate National Ohio Day! Explore the various exhibits of flora and fauna, and discover how people live through archeology and the days of the Civil War, WWI and the 1950s. You will also get a glimpse of how Ohio has influenced the world of sports!
- Get a taste of Native American History!
Ohio Day celebration may not be complete without knowing the legendary leader – Tecumseh! Visit Chillicothe to learn more about him and visit a few Indian mounds while you are there!
- For all the Space enthusiasts!
If you are fond of space and Aeronautics the National Museum of the US Air Force should be on your checklist! You can see the invention exhibits from the Wright Brothers to the Cold War. This Museum has over 360 aerospace vehicles, space shuttle and missiles exhibit too!
- Dine at one of Ohio’s top breweries and restaurants!
Book a table at the top restaurants for a memorable food and dining experience! And don’t’ forget to enjoy a few drinks at any of the excellent breweries!
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL OHIO DAY:
Few facts about Ohio,
- On March 1st, 1803, Ohio became the 17th state of the US
- Cincinnati was the first in 1865 to establish ambulance services
- Neil Armstrong was from Wapakoneta – first man to walk on Moon
- The world-famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland, Ohio
- The Wright Brothers, who invented the first airplane were residents of Dayton
- Cleveland in 1879, was the first city to be electrically lighted
- Columbus is the capital city and the largest in Ohio
- Nearly 50% of the US population resides within Columbus’ 500-mile radius
- Ohio became the first state to enable laws to protect women in 1852
- The first hot dog was created by Harry M. Stevens in 1900
- Ohio is also called the Buckeye State
- Jesse Owens who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics grew up in Cleveland
HISTORY OF NATIONAL OHIO DAY:
The specific details of choosing November 2nd as National Ohio Day are unknown.
Research only suggests that it was chosen to observe the proud moment of Ohio being the 17th state to join the union on March 1st,1803.