John Brown's 225th Birthday Celebration
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Friday, May 9, 2025 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Location
Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Ave
Details
The Society, it’s John Brown Institute (JBI), Akron200 and the Akron Zoo invite the public to attend a tribute to John Brown on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of his birth. Events taking place on May 9th include a free hike up to the John Brown Monument at 3:30 p.m. at the Akron Zoo (505 Euclid Avenue entrance) and a free open house at the John Brown House (514 Diagonal Road) between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
For more information about the Akron Bicentennial, including Bicentennial events outside of downtown Akron, visit Akron200.org.
