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Maumee 250 committee outlines yearlong, free public celebration beginning Jan. 11
Summary
Amy Mendelson, chair of the Maumee 250 planning committee, presented a brochure and outlined free events from Jan. 11, 2026, through Dec. 2026 — including a spoken-history kickoff with Maumee City Schools, a March film event tied to Ohio film history, a May veterans' graves preservation project, and a final community forum and time-capsule dedication.
Amy Mendelson, chair of the Maumee 250 planning committee, told the Maumee City Council on Dec. 15 that a yearlong slate of free events to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will begin Jan. 11, 2026.
Mendelson said attendees should have received a printed brochure and that additional copies and a QR code are available on the Walcott House website. She described the Jan. 11 kickoff as a spoken-history event, hosted with Maumee City Schools, that will run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and showcase well-known local residents and everyday citizens.
"Our first kickoff event is January 11 from 03:00 to 05:00. It is in conjunction with Maumee City Schools," Mendelson said. She said all scheduled events will be free to the public and that light refreshments and memorabilia from the Maumee memorabilia collection will be on display.
Mendelson outlined additional programming through the year: a March film event tied to Ohio film history and the Maumee Indoor Theater, a May volunteer-driven Riverside Cemetery veteran-preservation project that includes care training through Ohio History Connection, and a December 2026 closing community forum and time-capsule dedication. She credited collaboration with local partners and committee members for organizing the slate.
The presentation named several partner organizations and individuals — including the Maumee Chamber of Commerce, Maumee City Schools representatives, the Maumee Indoor Theater, and the local historical society — and singled out Jack Hiles, the longtime collector whose memorabilia sit at the Walcott House, as a key figure in preserving Maumee history.
Mendelson closed by encouraging residents to consult the brochure and the Walker House web page for event details and to reach out via the Walker House contact email with questions.
The committee presentation preceded routine council business; no formal council action was required for the event schedule.
