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
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 the National Mall 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
Time & location TBD
Youngstown will be hosting an event and announcing their date and location soon.
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.
Mid-May (TBD)
Hamilton, OH
Time & location TBD
Details coming soon.
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.
May TBD
NW Ohio
EVENT(S) LOCATION, DATE & TIME TBD
Toledo & Sandusky dates will be announced soon – we’re looking at the most likely date(s) being between May 21 – May 27.
Monday, May 25
Lima
EVENT(S) LOCATION, DATE & TIME TBD
Lima will be hosting the banner on Memorial Day. Details coming soon!
TBD
Springfield, OH
We The People – Springfield, Ohio
Springfield ‘s original date (04/18) was rained our. A NEW DATE AT THE END OF MAY WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!!
Host organization(s): Clark County Democratic Party and Indivisible of Springfield, Ohio
Saturday, June 6
Cleveland, OH
Time & location TBD
The Ohio tour concludes at the Cleveland Pride Festival. 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.
Please email us if you are interested in volunteering for this event. We are looking for help with prop making, set-up, banner carriers and more.
Additional dates and locations may be added. Please check back often for the most up-to-date information.
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.