At the heart of innovation, invention and inspiration are the communities and people that make up Akron and Summit County. Plan your America250 trips by considering a local destination by contacting the Summit County Historical Society to assist you or reach out to organizations individually
The Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH, was founded in 1924 by seven women of the Cuyahoga-Portage Chapter of the DAR. For over 100 years, the agency has been preserving, interpreting and educating others about our rich history. Allow us to plan your tour by taking you through our historic properties, by coordinating tours with partner agencies, or a step-on bus tour around the county. Call us at 330.535.1120 or email schs@summithistory.org.
Interested in learning more? Click Akron or County of Summit for a list of amazing sites in the community.
Akron is the county seat of Summit County. The City just finished celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2025 with lots of exciting new adventures including the Akron History Center that's free!
The County of Summit was formed in 1840 from portions of Portage, Medina and Stark counties.
