A.) Ohio celebrated Emancipation Day statewide for years around September 22nd
1.) September 22nd should be the designated date
2.) Would keep with local tradition
Gallipolis
B.) Gallipolis, Galia County
1.) Celebrated Emancipation Day since 1860’s
2.) Currently celebrated on September 24th and 25th, 2005
3.) Longest running celebration in Ohio
Rendville
C.) Rendville, Perry County
1.) Celebrated Emancipation Day since 1880’s (since the town was formed)
2.) Currently celebrated on September 24th, 2005