On display in the Dining Room of the Stan Hywet Manor House, The Families That Built Akron explores the stories of the people whose lives, work, and traditions helped shape Akron.

Created in honor of America’s 250th anniversary and Akron’s bicentennial, the exhibit traces Akron’s evolution from canal town to industrial powerhouse through the families who built homes, businesses, communities, and lasting legacies here.

From early settlers to recent arrivals, this special exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the people who shaped the city and the ways each of us helps shape our communities today.