In September, the Akron Art Museum will open the first solo museum exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore. McMoore (1950–2009) lived and worked his entire life in Akron, creating enormous drawings […]
As we celebrate the history of our city and the region, this is a great time to document our individual histories. The Akron Bicentennial in cooperation with The University of […]
Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Main Branch Library in Downtown Akron on November 23, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the […]
Join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7 pm at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall for the Akron Bicentennial musical event of the year! “A Concert For Akron, By Akron“ will feature all Akron performers and/or composers in a culminating celebration of our City’s musical heritage and talent. Featuring Akron’s premier musical ensemble, the Akron Symphony Orchestra under […]
Join us Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1 pm on Akron's 200th birthday, at historic Perkins Square, as we mark our city's 200th anniversary in this special ceremony! This special outdoor ceremony will take place at One Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, in the amphitheater just outside the Kay Jewelers Pavilion at Akron Children's Hospital.
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 history of the African American Church. Free admission, click HERE to register now!