McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

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

(??.? miles from you)

Visit Web Site info@mckinleymuseum.org

Call: 330-455-7043

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Soup at Six: "Follow the Drinking Gourd"

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Thu, Aug 13th

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

Soup at Six: "Follow the Drinking Gourd"

Cost: $25.00 - $50.00 USD

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

Ages: All Ages

Plan to spend:

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Thursday, August 13th 2026

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

Join Dr. Tameka Ellington, Curator of Black History and Suzie Dills, Planetarium Director, for a fascinating journey as we travel the path of the freedom seekers using the Big Dipper, also known as the “drinking gourd,” to navigate their path using the North Star to freedom!

Pre-registration is required, available online or call 330-455-7043. Deadline for reservations is August 7, 2026.

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800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW

Canton, OH United States

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McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

A Legacy Revived: Exploring Stark County’s Rich Black History

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

A Legacy Revived: Exploring Stark County’s Rich Black History

This exhibition explores the history of the Black communities of Canton, Massillon, Alliance, and Waynesburg. It takes visitors on a journey beginning in the early 1800s, when the first Black families arrived in Stark County, and traces the challenges they faced upon settling in the North. The exhibition also highlights the vibrant business districts that once thrived—offering everything from ice cream to nationally touring nightlife entertainment—as well as the cherished places of worship!
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6:00 PM EST

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Reception - A Legacy Revived: Exploring Stark’s Rich Black History

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Reception - A Legacy Revived: Exploring Stark’s Rich Black History

Exhibit Opening Party - A Legacy Revived: Exploring Stark County’s Rich Black History Join us in celebrating Juneteenth with the Stark County Black History Museum’s debut exhibition, A Legacy Revived: Exploring Stark County’s Rich Black History. Guests attending the event will enjoy Black owned and operated food trucks, African Dancers from the Ivory Coast, an amazing DJ that will have you dancing the night away, and even a creative board game hosted by Raw Games.