The Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH will hold its 102nd annual meeting on Thursday, May 21st at the Hilton Garden Inn as an America250 event.
David Giffels, nationally recognized author and professor at The University of Akron, will be the guest speaker. He will share his memories of the 1976 Bicentennial here in Akron and Summit County and how that time related to the birth of the Akron Sound during strikes of the rubber industry.
The event will also include vintage images and artifact vignettes.
Thank you to board directors Woodrow Nash and Rob Frutchey who have fulfilled their board commitments. We are grateful for your service.
Board director to renew for a second term: Towanda Mullins
New board directors to be elected: Autumn Azar, Scott Eller, Lisa Mansfield
Executive Committee to be elected:
Chair - Chris Esker
Vice Chair - Chas Schreckenberger
Secretary - Carrie Burrier
Treasurer - Theresa S. Beyerle, Ph.D.Emeritus
Directors to be elected will be presented at the meeting.
Tickets are $55 per person or $100 for patron tickets. Patrons will receive one ticket to join David Giffels on the Perkins Stone Mansion front porch for a patron gathering on Monday, June 29th from 6-8 p.m.
The meal includes salad, baked brie en croute, a pasta bar, a southern smoked brisket with mashed sweet potatoes bar and dessert (flourless chocolate torte or cheesecake or vegan cupcake). Thanks to the amazing staff at the Akron Hilton Garden Inn, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be available. Please share dietary restrictions when making reservation.
Tickets may be purchased on EventBrite or by calling the Society office at 330.535.1120.