Experience Akron’s oral history with live performances and a walking tour through Downtown. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and an umbrella in case of rain.

Travel back in time with the Main Library as we listen to the words (or close to the words) from famous speakers — Jesse Owens, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), & Sojourner Truth — in the local spots they were first spoken. 

We will meet at the Main Library before commencing on the walking tour. The tour will be wheelchair accessible, but participants should prepare for about a mile+ walk, roundtrip. Please consider wearing comfortable shoes and bringing water and an umbrella, as the tour will take place rain or shine. 

Akron on Foot is a series from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, where we’ll take short walking tours to explore and enjoy Downtown Akron’s history through landmarks and special locations. This series is held in partnership with the Business, Government & Science and Special Collections Divisions at Main Library. 

Contact the Culture & AV Division with questions at 330.643.9015 or cadiv@akronlibrary.org. 

Akron on Foot - Akron-Summit County Public Library (akronlibrary.org)  
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/10192911