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. Explore the history and legacy of Trailblazing Women in Akron with a dynamic panel of women moderated by Leianne Neff Heppner, President & CEO of Summit County […]
Akron Bicentennial, Akron Urban League Scholar's Academy, and the City of Akron proudly present a screening of the ESPN 30 for 30 film "False Positive", a documentary about the life and career of Olympic gold medalist and former 400-meter world record holder, Butch Reynolds. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session, moderated by […]
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 to be inspired by 200 years of our city’s History. Public Opening: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Private Opening Ceremony (by invitation only): 11:00 am