America’s Potluck Event to be Held July 5 at Museum of Fulton County

Daily Dose  |  06/17/2026 9:15 am

On Sunday, July 5, the Museum of Fulton County is hosting an America’s Potluck meal to embrace community, culture, heritage, and our shared past. Bring a dish to pass and gather with friends at noon at the museum to celebrate America’s 250^th anniversary with food, fellowship and a patriotic program!

“We’re pleased to be a host site for America’s Potluck – an opportunity for neighbors to join one another to share a communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging,” shared John Swearingen, Jr. director of the Museum of Fulton County. “We hope many people from the community will bring a dish to pass for this potluck event and special program at the museum.”

As part of the celebration, the Northwest Territory Chapter 37 of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Elijah Gunn, Sr. Chapter of the the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will present a program at 1:30 p.m. that will include the reading of the Declaration of Independence by soldiers (descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers) in period costume. The program will also include recognition of the five Revolutionary War veterans buried in Fulton County, and the dedication of the Liberty Tree marker for an elm tree planted at Lauber Hill.

America's Potluck is a nationwide event scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that tied our nation together. The tradition of Sunday dinner invites us to slow down, serve others, and connect with one another. Through fellowship with others over a shared meal, this event celebrates our common bonds and honors the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

Guests planning to attend the America’s Potluck event at the Museum of Fulton County should bring a dish to pass and seating for the event. Table service and water will be provided. Guests are encouraged to stay for the patriotic program at 1:30 p.m. and the history museum will be open with free tours until 4:00 p.m.

Presented by the Museum of Fulton County, the America’s Potluck event is also supported by the Ohio America 250 Commission. This free event promises an afternoon of delicious food, great conversation and patriotic celebrations!

The Museum of Fulton County and Legacy Gift Shop are located at 8848 State Highway 108, across from the Fulton County Fairgrounds. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm. To learn more about special events, shopping, memberships, or how to plan a visit to the Museum of Fulton County call 419-337-7922 or visit museumoffultoncounty.org. Additional information is also available on the museum Facebook and Instagram pages.