Akron History

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Spaceflight historian and museum professional Matt Polner discusses the remarkable story of the Mercury spacesuit, forged in Akron and launched into the cosmos. Experience the trials and tribulations […]

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. "Sole of Akron" – A City Told Through a Sneaker “The Sole of Akron: A Forgotten History Forum” is a unique experience that uses the anatomy of a […]

A special 4-part series that celebrates the future of Akron during the City's Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Part 3 features "Escaping the Housing Trap" with speaker Charles L. Marohn, Jr., Founder and President of Strong Towns. For more information and to reserve your seat, CLICK HERE.

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. The topic of this forum is Native American History. More information coming soon!

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. This forum will […]

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Mark Greer, Executive Director of Akron200, moderates a discussion of urban renewal in Akron. More information coming soon!

A special 4-part series that celebrates the future of Akron during the City's Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Part 4 features Lighter Than Air, with speaker Brett Crozier, CEO of LTA Research. For more information and to reserve your seat, CLICK HERE.

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Mark Greer, Executive Director of Akron200, moderates a discussion of the Black church in Akron. More information coming soon!