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Akron History Center Grand Opening

Akron History Center 172 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States

After three years of designing , fabricating and installing more than 60 exhibits showing more than 100 relics of Akron’s Past, the Akron History Center is ready for the public […]

Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation

Akron Art Museum 1 South High Street, 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. Dive into the […]

“Dearest Enemy” History Lecture

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

  Akron-Summit County Public Library will host a history lecture for the theater production of “Dearest Enemy," which was created for Akron’s Centennial in 1925 and will be produced at Akron's […]

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 the FirstEnergy Foundation, with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Brad Savage of The Summit […]

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. More information coming […]

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. More information coming […]

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. More information coming […]

Akron Roundtable Celebrate Akron – Part 3 of the Bicentennial Series

Quaker Station 135 S. Broadway St, Akron, OH, United States

A special 4-part series that celebrates the future of Akron during the City's Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Luncheons included in the series are April 17, 2025 - Akron's Tech Hub, June 26, 2025 - Akron Innerbelt, September 18, 2025 - Housing and November 20, 2025 - Lighter Than Air.