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Alfred McMoore: All This Luck in My Head – Akron Art Museum

Akron Art Museum 1 South High Street, Akron, OH, United States

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 […]

Akron Bicentennial Autobiography Project

Highland Square Branch Library 807 West Market Street, Akron, OH, United States

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 […]

Akron Oatmeal Festival

Cascade Locks Park 57 W North St, Akron, OH, United States

Akron is one of the birthplaces of the American cereal industry—home to Ferdinand Schumacher, the “Oatmeal King,” whose pioneering oat mill in the 1850s helped launch oatmeal’s popularity across the nation. We’re celebrating that deliciously quirky legacy with the first-ever Akron Oatmeal Festival! This free community festival highlights everything that makes Akron weird and wonderful, […]

Akron History Hike

Greenleaf Family Center 580 Grant St, Akron, OH, United States

Join Akron at 200 author Charlotte Gintert on an exploratory tour of one of Akron’s oldest legacy neighborhoods, Goosetown. Now a part of the University Park neighborhood, Goosetown has long been a place for new Americans to put down roots and build community. We will be visiting some of the neighborhood’s most interesting landmarks from the 1800s […]

Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation

Akron Summit County Public Library Auditorium 60 S High St, Akron, OH, United States

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 is The History of the Akron Sound: Part 2. More information coming soon! Click HERE to sign up today.

Akron Stories: Rialto Screening

The Rialto Theatre 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States

Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Rialto Theatre on October 18, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary […]

Akron at 200: A Bicentennial Anniversary

Odom Boulevard Branch Library 600 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH, United States

Join Jon Miller, director of The University of Akron Press, for a presentation on the recent publication of "Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History," which includes a rich collection of […]

Discovering Our History Forum Series

Akron Summit County Public Library Auditorium 60 S High St, Akron, OH, United States

Join us for a new series, “Discovering Our History”, as we celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial. This forum will feature the history of Akron’s Water Department, with a moderated panel discussion. Admission […]

Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation

Dr. Shirla R. McClain Gallery of Akron's Black History and Culture 220 Wolf Ledges Pkwy, Akron, United States

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 be held at the Dr. Shirla R. McClain Gallery of Akron's Black History and Culture, where we will discuss Dr. McClain's research and legacy. Click […]

Discovering Our History Forum Series

Akron Summit County Public Library - Main Branch 60 S High St, Akron, OH, United States

Join us for a new series, “Discovering Our History”, as we celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial. This forum will feature the history of Akron’s Immigrant Communities, with a moderated panel discussion. Free admission, click HERE to register!

Akron Stories: Linda Theatre Screening

Linda Theatre 1745 Goodyear Blvd, Akron, OH, United States

Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Linda Theatre on November 2, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary […]

Discovering Our History Forum Series

Akron Summit County Public Library - Main Branch 60 S High St, Akron, OH, United States

Join us for a new series, “Discovering Our History”, as we celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial. This forum will feature the history of the International Soap Box Derby! Admission is free, sign […]