John Brown’s 225th Birthday Ceremony
Downtown Akron Akron, OH, United StatesJoin the Summit County Historical Society at the Akron Zoo to commemorate the life of John Brown on his 225th birthday. Enter at the main zoo entrance at 505 Euclid […]
Join the Summit County Historical Society at the Akron Zoo to commemorate the life of John Brown on his 225th birthday. Enter at the main zoo entrance at 505 Euclid […]
A special 4-part series that celebrates the future of Akron during the City's Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Part 1 features Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, President and CEO, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. For more information and to reserve your seat, CLICK HERE.
Why is the girl in this flyer for the 1925 musical comedy Dearest Enemy wearing only a barrel? Come to this exciting lecture to find out! Learn the backstory on the Broadway musical that the Akron Beacon Journal called “the biggest theatrical innovation on record here in the past 100 years.” American Musical Productions’ Executive […]
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 FM moderates a discussion of Akron's time in the spotlight of the indie/new wave/punk music world, circa 1978 to 1983. You'll hear about it from […]
Join us for the Akron Rubber Ducks game at Bicentennial Bobblehead Night, as the Ducks take on the Altoona Curve. Be one of the first 1000 fans to receive a bobblehead of the founder of Akron, General Simon Perkins!
The County of Summit and the City of Akron have officially proclaimed May 29th as Sojourner Truth Day, an annual day of recognition to honor the life, legacy, and profound contributions of Sojourner Truth to our community and its rich history. In celebration of her unwavering commitment to justice and equity, the day will feature a brief commemorative […]
Save the date for the 2025 Downtown Akron Partnership Juneteenth Celebration. Check back soon for additional details.
Join the Kirat Community Organization of Akron, OH, Inc., along with the Bhutanese Community Association of Akron, North Hill CDC, Kirat Community Organization of America, and Bhutanese Kirat Rai Organization of America Branch Akron for the Kirat Cultural Festival. The festival includes cultural dances and music, food, games, and more. The Kirat community has a […]
