Kick Off to our 250th Celebration of America/Ohio:
JanJanuary 23 2026
3:30pm - 4:30pm Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center
2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Part of Kettering’s America 250-OH celebration
Kettering History Talk with John Brannick
It Started Here! Join us for the kick off to the country’s Semiquincentennial (our year-long USA 250th birthday party). You’re probably familiar with Charles F. Kettering’s automobile self-starter and Ermal Fraze’s pop-top can, but what other famous firsts can Kettering, Ohio claim? From blazing trails through the wilderness to exploring outer space, we’ll look at our history and how local residents helped shape the city, state, nation, and world and give you a sneak peak of how Kettering will celebrate America 250-Ohio ahead. Registration deadline is Jan 16. (Ages 55+) Learn More or Register.
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