How to Use the History
Trails PassportYou are about to experience "Life in the Past Lane," as
you take your journey on Akron’s History Trails. On the page 33 of the brochure (3,082k pdf) is your Historic Downtown Akron Passport
(72k jpg) with 16 blocks, one for each historic site we’re celebrating this Summer.
This digest will provide you with a guide identifying many historic places in Akron.
Many of them are in Downtown Akron. You will find explanations for each site, the address,
web and phone information, normal hours, and accessibility.
Each site has its own special inked stamp that the attendant at the site will place on
your passport. Since some locations may be closed when you visit, you can go to the
headquarters for the History Trails Passport project, the Akron History Exhibit at Lock 3,
where the attendant will stamp your passport for each site you have visited.
Admission to the Akron History Exhibit at Lock 3 is FREE and the exhibit is open every
Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. - close, Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and
at other times by appointment or by chance. Call 330-375-2500 for more details.
Be aware that admission of $5 is charged at Lock 3 during special festival events and
on Saturday nights. Children under 48 inches tall are always free. For a schedule of
events go to
