Tiverton Institute – Celebrating America 250!

The 2026 Tiverton Institute will be held Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5 This year the programs are focused on the celebration of America 250 and feature both Coshocton County and American History with lectures, stories, music and historical interpretations. Held at the Tiverton Grange Hall,  located at the intersection of County Road 20 & State Route 206, next to the township building. This event is free and all are welcome to attend.  Homeschool families are encouraged to attend. The Tiverton Institute has been held for 123 years! The community gathering features educational speakers on topics like agriculture, local and American history, and community improvement. It offers neighbors and friends a chance to socialize and celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The free event includes long-standing traditions like baking and poster contests, group singing and pot-luck lunches and a soup supper. All are welcome to attend! Contests: Baking: Cherry Pie for Adults Chocolate Brownies for children 16 and under. Poster: All Ages- “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday” Door Prizes All day!  Event Schedule – Wednesday, March 4 9:45 A.M. – Donuts and Coffee 10:15 A.M. – Group Singing 10:30 A.M.  – Ken Smailes – The History of Coshocton County Noon: Covered Dish Carry-in 1:00 P.M. – Chris Hart -“Oh Say Can’t You See”  and Sheriff Chris Walters – Coshocton County Sheriff’s Department 7:00P.M. – Music by New Castle Kids Raptors – a special presentation of America’s largest birds Event Schedule – Thursday, March 5 9:45 A.M. – Donuts and Coffee 10:15 A.M. – Group Singing 10:30 A.M. – History of the Military – Coshocton County Veteran’s Office History of the Coshocton County Fair – Bob Buxton Noon: Covered Dish Carry-in 1:00 P.M. – Betsy Ross – Alice Hoover Glenn Kinkade – History of the Coshocton County Home 4:00 – Soup Supper 7:00 P.M. – Music by Ryan Teti and area youth Call Dee Smith at 740-502-5289 for more information.