Piqua Library Hosts 250th Birthday Celebration

Friends of the Piqua Public Library present Living History Performance of George and Martha Washington

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Friends of the Piqua Public Library are hosting a special Library Lounge Series event on February 27, 2026 to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The event will feature living history portrayals of George and Martha Washington by actors Curt Radabaugh and Alisa Dupuy in the library lobby.

Why it matters

The event aims to honor America's history and heritage while engaging the local community in Piqua, Ohio. As the nation marks a major milestone, the library is providing an educational and entertaining program that brings the past to life for a new generation.

The details

Radabaugh and Dupuy will don period costumes and assume the roles of the first president and first lady, sharing stories and insights about their lives and the founding of the United States. The free event requires tickets, which will be available first to Friends of the Library and then the general public.

  • The Library Lounge Series event will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • Tickets will be available for Friends of the Library on February 12-13, 2026.
  • Tickets will be available for the general public on February 14, 2026.

The players

Curt Radabaugh

A veteran and retired law enforcement officer with a lifelong love of history, Radabaugh will portray George Washington.

Alisa Dupuy

A retired public school and college French teacher with an enduring interest in history, Dupuy will portray Martha Washington.

Friends of the Piqua Public Library

The community organization presenting the Library Lounge Series event to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Tickets for the event are limited, so the library encourages the public to get their tickets early before they sell out.

The takeaway

The Piqua Public Library's celebration of America's 250th birthday through living history portrayals of George and Martha Washington exemplifies how local institutions can engage their communities in honoring the nation's history and heritage.