Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation

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• Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025  6pm - 8pm

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The Forgotten History Forum Series explores aspects of Akron's history pivotal to our development but not often discussed.

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve.

This forum topic is "Beyond the Innerbelt: Urban Renewal in Akron" and will explore the impacts of various urban renewal projects including Grant-Washington, University of Akron, Spicertown, Cascade Plaza, and Opportunity Park.

This discussion will be moderated by Mark Greer, Executive Director of Akron 200, and panelists include Dr. Shanon Donnelly, Dr. Hillary Nunn, Dan Sarvis, and Terrence Shelton.

Free admission, reserve your seats today!

For more information about the Akron Bicentennial, including Bicentennial events outside of downtown Akron, visit Akron200.org.