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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McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

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.