News & Events
Founded in 1924, the Summit County Historical Society is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Their mission 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.
Events
7th Annual Rubber City Road Rally October 3, 2010
Save the date for our annual Rubber City Road Rally event. Find out more information about last year's rally by visiting our Road Rally website at www.rubbercityroadrally.com.
Brewing Beer at the Summit at Thirsty Dog Brewing Company
Join SCHS for a historic look at brewing in Akron. Event includes tour of the Thirsty Dog Brewing Company (located in the historic Burkhardt Brewery circa 1870), boxed lunch from the famed Diamond Deli, tastings, and a brew school. Cost $23. Reservations and payment are required in advance by July 19th. 21 and older only. Please call 330-535-1120. Visit the related exhibit "Brewing Beer at the Summit" at Main Place in downtown Akron on view to August.
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News Releases
- SCHS Announces New Leadership and Board Members - 7.9.09
- Ghost Hunt Tours - 2.8.2009
- Paranormal Tours - 1.26.2009
- Victorian Valentines - 1.13.2009
- Home for the Holidays Winner! - 1.15.2008
- First Historical Marker Celebrates 50th Anniversary – 9.20.2007
- SCHS to Host Book Signing – 9.14.2007
- 4th Annual Rubber City Road Rally – 6.21.2007
- A Garden Wedding – 6.6.2007 - 7.28.2007
- Teddy Bear Extravaganza – 6.5.2007
- 2007 Annual Meeting – 2.8.2007
Portage Trail Review
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- Fall 2007
- Summer 2007 - 2nd edition
- Summer 2007 - 1st edition
- Spring 2007
