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

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

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

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

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