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

President McKinley’s Birthday Celebration & Pet Appreciation Day

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

President McKinley’s Birthday Celebration & Pet Appreciation Day

Each year, the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum proudly honors the anniversary of President McKinley’s birth on a Saturday scheduled near his actual birthday, January 29! We invite you and your family to join us for a full day of celebration, history, and fun! We also spotlight Presidential Pets, including McKinley’s beloved parrot, Washington Post! We hope you’ll join us as we honor President McKinley’s legacy—and celebrate the pets who brought joy to the White House!