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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 that depict many of the people he encountered. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. He drew […] 
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 Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology will sponsor an 8 week workshop on guided autobiography beginning in late September on Tuesday afternoons, 1 pm […] |
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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 […] |
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Join us for the next installment of the Discovering Our History Forum Series as we celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial and honor the stories that shaped our city. This engaging conversation spotlights Akron’s diverse immigrant communities and their invaluable contributions to our cultural fabric. Betty Lin-Fisher of USA Today will moderate a dynamic panel featuring Lida Ahmadi, May Chen, Dave DiDomenico, Samantha Mutebi, and […] |
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Asian Services in Action's Pearl Anniversary will be celebrated this Fall on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 to honor the legacy of serving, supporting, and advocating for not only Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) but also refugees and immigrants as they integrate into our Northeast Ohio communities. Their mission continues as they navigate the changing landscapes […] |
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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 films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the […] |
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Join us on Monday, November 3rd at 6 pm for the next installment of the Discovering Our History Forum Series: The History of The Soap Box Derby. Come to enjoy a night full of historic Soap Box Derby stories and the vision of the future for the International Soap Box Derby! The panel includes: Jasen Sokol, Moderator & Official Voice […] |
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On November 8th, join us for the last Akron History Hike of the Bicentennial year exploring the Outskirts of Akron. Summit County Historical Society President and CEO Leianne Neff Heppner will facilitate this guided tour. Registered attendees will meet at the John Brown House and the tour will begin at 1 pm. For this excursion, our Bicentennial sponsor, METRO RTA, will provide transportation on […] |
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Join Summit Metro Parks for a book signing with editors and authors of “Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History.” A limited number of books will be available for purchase from Maple Leaf Gifts; visitors who already own a copy of the book are welcome to bring it to be signed. Light refreshments will be provided. […] |
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Join us for our last “Discovering Our History” forum series as we celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial. This forum will take place at Temple Israel Akron and feature a discussion of Akron's Jewish History moderated by Mike Butlien, chair of Temple’s 160th Anniversary History Committee. Panelists will include: Lois Reaven, a continuous Temple Member for over 90 […]
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Hardy Brown II will bring a portion of his 15,000 primary documents to Akron relating to this year's John Brown Institute Fall Lecture theme, Truth Carried Forward: Saving History, Securing the Future! Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, history professor from The Ohio State University, will be the moderator. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and fellowship […] |
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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 topic is "Beyond the Innerbelt: Urban Renewal in Akron" and will explore the impacts of various urban renewal projects including Grant-Washington, University of Akron, Spicertown, Cascade […] |
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Join us on Wednesday, November 19th for the opening reception of the new exhibit: "Our Contribution to the City": Black Life in Akron in the 1930s & '40s, as Seen Through the Lens of Horace & Evelyn Stewart. This exhibit is housed at the Dr. Shirla R. McClain Gallery of Akron's Black History & Culture […] |
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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.
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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 in-depth essays. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.666.4888. This book includes the earliest days of the city's history to present and is […] |
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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 […] |
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