The birthday party is planned. The guest list includes more than 11 million people.
Visitors are welcome.
But Ohio's 2003 bicentennial will offer more than a good time. It will leave a lasting mark on communities across the state. We want people to come out of this with a greater sense of pride. Legacy and education are not only important themes, they are central goals. Unifying people across 40,953 square miles of urban, suburban and rural areas is not likely to be easy.