The Summit County Historical Society of Akron, Ohio -
History Within Reach
Founded in 1924, the mission of Summit County Historical Society, a 501(c)3 corporation, is to preserve and interpret the history of Summit County and Akron, and to educate regional communities about the people and events that have shaped our rich history. The Society owns and manages several properties including the Perkins Stone Mansion, home of Akron's founding family; John Brown House, home of the internationally recognized abolitionist; and Old Stone School in downtown Akron - a partnership with Akron Public Schools. Two of the properties are open to visitors, the John Brown Home and the Perkins Stone Mansion. These properties are available for tours, educational programs, special events, and other mission appropriate uses. The Summit County Historical Society is a member of the Akron Area Arts Alliance, The Ohio Local History Alliance, and the American Association for State and Local History.
In 2011, the John Brown House and exhibit will be open May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, and September 22 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at no cost.
This year's Civil War 150 exhibit in the Perkins Stone Mansion is Preserving the Union At Home and On the Battleground . Tours of the Perkins Stone Mansion are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm beginning April 6, 2011. Appointments for Tuesday and Saturday tours must be made in advance. Prices are $6 per adult, $4 for seniors, and $2 for children 17 and under. Group rates are available.
Please call 330.535.1120 for more information. As always, members of the Summit County Historical Society may tour the property free of charge.
The Summit Awards
The Summit Awards will honor those individuals from Akron and Summit County whose inspirational accomplishments touched the nation and the world. The honorary chair of the event is Dr. W. Gerald Austen, a renowned heart surgeon who is widely considered one of the foremost heart specialists in the world. The awards ceremony will take place at Greystone Hall on October 8. For more information, please visit TheSummitAwards.org.
