A Statewide Art & Civic Engagement Initiative
We The People of Ohio
See U Next 2sday has partnered with Seattle’s Backbone Campaign to bring a monumental hand-painted “We The People” Constitution scroll on a statewide tour of Ohio — and we want you to be part of it.
Starting April 11, the scroll is coming to Cleveland, Springfield, Dayton, Marietta, Columbus, Cuyahoga Falls, Akron, Toledo, Youngstown, Gambier, and more communities across the state. This living artwork already carries the signatures and messages of thousands of people from across the country.
Now it’s Ohio’s turn to add its voice.
At each stop, community members are invited to sign the scroll and leave their mark on a piece of American civic history. All sections from around the nation will come together for a culminating display in Washington, D.C. on July 4th.
Artwork created by Backbone Campaign
Project Overview
The centerpiece of this project is a giant “We The People” Constitution Preamble artwork created by Backbone Campaign. It is both a stunning visual and a participatory experience: community members sign the scroll with oversized feather markers, adding their names as a visible commitment to democratic values and civic participation.
The signature section has already grown hundreds of feet long across the country — and Ohio will contribute to that growing national testament.
Why This Matters Now
Democracy is strongest when people see themselves reflected in it.
“We The People” is not abstract — it is a call to participation.
This project offers Ohioans a chance to visibly affirm their role in shaping our shared future.
Highlights From the Tour
Tour Stops & Dates
Our journey across Ohio is designed to maximize engagement and participation. Dates are being finalized and will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed:
Saturday, April 11
Cleveland, OH
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Cleveland State University Law School
1801 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
This is being held in conjunction with IRTF’s 27th annual teach-in called The Fire Inside. Attendance to the We The People event is free and open to the public but registration through the conference site is requested. We encourage you to consider attending this meaningful day of learning and register to tale part in the may other activities offered at this conference – attendance is free but a minimal donation is encouraged.
Tuesday, April 21
Dayton, OH/Montgomery County, OH (& surrounding areas)
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Montgomery County Courthouse Square
23 N Main St.
Dayton, Ohio
We the People Ohio Montgomery County Rally
We will gather at courthouse square in Downtown Dayton Ohio and invite people to come sign the scrolls and bring signs supporting the theme. We will have voter registration/information. We will have handouts to educate voters. There will be a group to lead people in song and we will be hosting a mutual aid drive – please bring diapers and wipes for families in need.
PARKING INFO: Parking is all around downtown. There is street and garage parking surround the square.
VISIT OUR EVENT PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS AND UPDATES.
Host organization(s): DIFA-District 10 Indivisible For All
Contact info: [email protected]
Social Media: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook
Saturday, April 25
Marietta, OH
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Washington County Courthouse
Main entrance
205 Putnam St.
Marietta, OH
Alternate location in case of rain: UU Church on Third and Putnam Streets.
Marietta will hang the scroll from the balcony of Washington County Courthouse from 10 – 4 so citizens from the Mid-Ohio Valley can come by and sign it.
Host organization(s): Living Democracy: Engaging Citizensl
Contact info: [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook
Tuesday, April 28
Gambier, OH
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kenyon College
Peirce Dining Hall Atrium
201 College Park St.
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
We The People of Knox County
Area Knox County residents ask you to join us in a nationwide celebration of and recommitment to the Constitution. Add your name to the enormous WE THE PEOPLE Constitution Preamble artwork as it tours throughout the state of Ohio on its way to Washington, D.C. on July 4th.
All are welcome to come and join in contemplating the 18-foot-high Preamble, to ceremonially sign our Constitution, to read others’ writings and to take photos. The final destination of this national interactive art collaboration, hundreds of feet long, will be in D.C. on July 4, 2026, in time for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the USA 250 years ago.
Host organization(s): Kenyon student group Paths
Contact info: [email protected]
Friday, May 1
Columbus, OH
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Bicentennial Park
By the main stage
233 S Civic Center Dr.
Columbus OH 43215
We The People Giant Constitution-Indivisible Central Ohio
A giant copy of the US Constitution is coming to Columbus, and we’re throwing a family-friendly party to celebrate! Join us for fun and games, and to sign your “John Hancock” on the scroll with a giant quill pen!
If people would like to have their dog participate in the contest, bring them dressed up or we will have supplies to help “decorate” them.
Sunday, May 3
Youngstown, OH
12:00 – 6:00 pm
The Calvin Center
755 Mahoning Ave.
Youngstown, OH
Youngstown May Day 2026
A platform to honor International Workers’ Day, Beltane, and our ongoing struggle for labor rights, climate justice, and human rights.
PARKING INFO: Parking lot located behind Calvin Center, off of S. West Ave.
Host organization(s): Mahoning Valley Freedom Fighters
Social Media: Facebook, Website, Festival Website
Saturday, May 9
Peninsula, OH
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Boston Township Hall
1775 Main St.
Peninsula, OH 44264
Preamble in Peninsula
Join us to view and sign a giant replica of the Preamble. People of ages are invited to view and sign the giant scroll in historic downtown Peninsula. We will have a separate space just for kids to sign.
PARKING INFO: Parking in lot on the side and behind the building. Additional paid parking on Main St and free parking on side streets.
Host organization(s): Crooked River Action
Contact info: [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook
Monday, May 11
Akron, OH
5:00 – 7:30 pm
First Congregational Church of Akron
292 E.Market St
Akron Ohio 44308
2026 We the People Akron Ohio
PARKING INFO: Parking is available in the adjacent lot or across the street. Please leave lot in front of back door entrance for the Monday night food bank.
Thursday, May 14
Hamilton, OH
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument
One South Monument Ave.
Hamilton, Ohio
We the People – Sign the Constitution!
For the 250th year of our country’s founding, join us for an all-ages interactive civic engagement event, as we honor one of our country’s founding documents that protects all of our rights and freedoms: the Constitution. In collaboration with See You Next 2sday and the Backbone Campaign, Indivisible Hamilton! is hosting the Ohio touring exhibition of the giant constitution.
LOCATION NOTES: In front of Hamilton’s iconic monument that is crowned by Billy Yank, a Union soldier exuberantly coming home from the Civil War.
ALTERNATIVE RAIN LOCATION:
Hamilton City Hall
345 High Street
Hamilton, OH
Host organization(s): Indivisible Hamilton
Social Media – Facebook
Sunday, May 17
Mentor, OH
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Eleanor B. Garfield Park Pavilion
7967 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44060
We The People Mentor
The world’s largest US Constitution will be on display and available for you to sign at Eleanor B. Garfield Park in Mentor, Ohio.
PARKING INFO: Lower parking lot near lake and ball fields.
Saturday, May 23
Norwalk, OH
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
16 West Main St.
Norwalk, OH
In honor of our 250th anniversary of America, we are displaying a large artistic copy of the Preamble to the Constitution with additional panels for people to add their signature. These panels will be displayed in Washington DC on July 4.
PARKING INFO: Use public parking lots. Main Street is blocked off for event.
Host organization(s): Huron Community Action Team & Huron County Democrats
Social Media: Facebook
Friday, May 29
Springfield, OH
4:00 – 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
76 E. High Street
Springfield, OH 45502
We The People – Springfield, Ohio
Outdoor event at City Hall Plaza. Non-partisan, family friendly, events for kids.
RAIN DATE: May 30th
Host organization(s): Clark County Democratic Party and Indivisible of Springfield, Ohio
Early June TBD
Sandusky, OH
DETAILS COMING SOON!
Saturday, June 6
Cleveland, OH
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Ohio tour concludes at Pride in the CLE. See U Next 2sday, Indivisible NEO, and friends will march in the Cleveland Pride Parade before heading to the festival grounds, where attendees can sign the scroll before it makes its way to Washington, D.C. for the July 4th culminating display.
We are looking for help with set-up, banner carriers and more. Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering for this event.
Additional dates and locations may be added. Please check back often for the most up-to-date information.
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The Power of Art
The scroll can serve as a powerful backdrop for rallies and community gatherings. It can also travel with a march or pop-up civic action in public space.
With extensions, the artwork can expand to over 150 feet in length. When not extended, it folds into a suitcase for transport — making it surprisingly mobile for a monumental piece of art.
This makes it adaptable for large festivals, intimate educational events, college campuses, Pride celebrations, and more.
Key Features of Our Initiative
Support Our Mission
Your contributions help us bring the ‘We The People’ Constitutional scroll to Ohio, in collaboration with the Backbone Campaign. Donations fund the logistics, travel, and deployment of this impactful civic art piece.
Get Involved
Connect with us to explore how you can be part of this transformative project. Let’s discuss your involvement and discover ways you can contribute to our mission of civic engagement and unity.