McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708
United States

(??.? miles from you)

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Call: 330-455-7043

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Music to Our Ears: The Grand Army Band to the Canton Concert Band

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Thu, Mar 19th

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Music to Our Ears: The Grand Army Band to the Canton Concert Band

Cost: $25.00 - $50.00 USD

Booking options: General Admission, Purchase Online, Purchase at Box Office/Counter

Ages: All Ages

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McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Thursday, March 19th 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Join Director of Education Ally Carlson for an exploration of concert bands in Canton!

Music has always played an important role in Stark County’s entertainment history, and Canton has been home to a number of talented bands, from “McKinley’s Own” Grand Army Band to the Canton Concert Band that is still active today. As part of America 250, learn about the role Canton’s bands played in McKinley’s campaigns, and even giving birth to a “March King” to rival Sousa!

Registration required by 3.12

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Black History Event: Camp Delaware Film Screening

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Black History Event: Camp Delaware Film Screening

The Stark County Black History Museum at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum in Canton invites guests to a Black History Month event! Join Dr. Tameka Ellington, Curator of Black History and her guests, Mark & Francine Butler for the screening of Camp Delaware, a play turned film that depicts the story of the Black Union Army Soldiers preparing for the Civil War battle! Register online or by calling during regular business hours. The deadline for registration is February 20th, 2026.