The Mac-A-Cheek Foundation for the Humanities at Piatt Castle is the recipient of a Buckeye Impact project grant, “From Mekoche to Mac-A-Cheek: Identity and Place.” Programming at Piatt Castle are funded in part by the America 250-Ohio Commission.

Events at Piatt Castle are made possible
by the Mac-A-Cheek Foundation for the Humanities
with support from the Columbus Foundation.

Historical Independence Day Celebration

June 28, 2026

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by attending a 19th century style Independence Day celebration outside at Piatt Castle!  Learn how to play period games such as cricket and roll hoops, enjoy poems and storytelling about July 4th customs, and listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence.  At the end of the day make “firecrackers” and watch them fly, and help make the cannon boom.  A fun family day!

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Communities across Ohio are celebrating this anniversary year with picnics in July. Join friends and neighbors at Logan County’s community picnic at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek! Bring a picnic lunch, sample traditional 19th Century picnic fare, and enjoy all of the Historical Independence Day festivities.

West Central Ohio Community Concert Band

August 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm

Bring chairs or blankets for this outdoor lawn concert.  
Rain Date: August 16, 6:00 p.m.

Autumn Games & Halloween Customs

October 24, 2026 | 4:00 pm

This outdoor event lets you have fun with nature as children used to do by making toys using grains and playing games with acorns. Learn about Halloween customs and hear/participate in spooky stories that are appropriate for all ages.  Help us scare the ghosts by coming in costume!

Free events at Piatt Castle are made possible by support from members of the Mac-A-Cheek Foundation for the Humanities.