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Commissioners approve America250 heritage tree and grant applications to fund touring exhibits
Summary
The board authorized participation in America 250 Ohio’s heritage oak planting and approved filing grant applications for small traveling exhibits about local Revolutionary War veterans and county history.
County staff told commissioners Warren County has been formally recognized by America250 Ohio and asked permission to accept a heritage white oak to plant as part of the national commemorative program and to apply for two small grants to produce traveling exhibit panels.
Candice Miller, economic development, said the county would receive a single heritage white oak and asked the board to approve planting and placement (county campus, park district or other site). Separately, staff said America250 Ohio offers grant awards up to $5,000 for projects; the county seeks to apply for funding to print two traveling exhibit panels — one focusing on Revolutionary War veterans buried in the county and one illustrating key local milestones assembled with Judge Jeff Kirby’s input. Staff said the estimated printing cost per exhibit is approximately $1,400.
The board approved the resolution to apply for the grants and to accept the heritage tree. Staff said they will add America250 recognition to county communications and post a digital collateral package on the county website.
