The 2016 Ohio Academy of History Spring conference will be held Fri. Apr. 1 and Sat. Apr. 2 at the Stark campus of Kent State University, in North Canton, Ohio. 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton OH 44720. There will be concurrent sessions on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon.
Registration desk and conference sessions will be in the Main Hall. Directions and a campus map are available here: https://www.kent.edu/stark/directions-campus-map
Register for the conference here: https://www.ohioacademyofhistory.org/spring-conference-registration/
Arrangements have been made with three local hotels for discounted rates. All reservations must be made directly through the hotel (mention the OAH/Ohio Academy of History for the room rate. Make reservations by March 11, 2016 to guarantee the room rate.
- Best Western North Canton Inn & Suites 6889 Sunset Strip Ave NW North Canton OH 44720 (330) 497-8799; 25 standard rooms, $74.99
- Springhill Suites by Marriott 5770 Dressler Rd. NW North Canton OH 44720 (330) 433-0101; 25 suites, $99.99
- Staybridge Suites 3879 Everhard Rd. NW Canton OH 44709 (330) 966-6620; 25 suites, $99.9
Other local hotels include
- Holiday Inn Canton 4520 Everhard Rd NW Canton OH 44718 (330)-494-2770
- Red Roof Inn 5353 Inn Circle Court NW North Canton OH 44720 (330)-499-1970
Local attractions and points of historical interest:
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Hallas Dr. NW Canton OH 44708
(330) 456-8207 www.profootballhof.com - The National First Ladies Library
205 Market Ave S Canton OH 44702
(330) 452-0876 #301 www.firstladies.org - William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum; McKinley Memorial
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW Canton OH 44708
(330) 455-7043 www.mckinleymuseum.org - Spring Hill Historic Home (stop on the Underground Railroad)
1401 Springhill Ln NW Massillon OH 44646
(330) 833-6749 www.springhillhistorichome.org - Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path Akron OH 44303
(330) 866-5533 www.stanhywet.org - MAPS Air Museum
2260 International Parkway North Canton OH 44720
(330) 896-6332 www.mapsairmuseum.org - Hoover Historical Center
1875 E. Maple St. North Canton OH 44720
(330) 490-7435 - Canton Palace Theater
605 Market Ave N., Canton OH 44702
(330)454-8172 www.cantonpalacetheatre.org - Canton Art Museum
1001 Market Ave N., Canton OH 44702
(330) 453-7666 www.cantonart.org - Akron Civic Theater
182 S Main St. Akron OH 44308
(330) 253-2488 www.akroncivic.com - Dr. Bob’s Home (co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous)
855 Ardmore Ave Akron OH 44302
(330) 864-1935 www.drbobshome.com - Akron Art Museum
1 S. High St. Akron OH 44308
(330) 376-9185 www.akronartmuseum.org
Attractions in Cleveland:
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
- West Side Market
- East 4th St.
- Playhouse Sq. Theater District
In addition to a wealth of chain restaurants in the area (Olive Garden, Applebee’s, Outback, Red Lobster, etc.) there are some worthwhile independent local establishments as well:
- Table 6 (modern American / small plates)
6113 Whipple Ave NW North Canton OH 44720
(330) 305-1666 www.91rg.net - 91 Wood Fired Oven (modern American / Italian / pizza)
5570 Fulton Dr. Canton OH 44718
(330) 497-9111 www.91rg.net - Gervasi Winery & Italian Restaurant (Italian)
1700 55th St. NE Canton OH 44721
(330) 497-1000 www.gervasivineyard.com - Twisted Olive (Italian / new American)
5430 Massillon Rd. North Canton OH 44720
(330) 899-0550 www.thetwistedolive.com - Grinder’s Above & Beyond (sandwiches)
1671 N Main St North Canton OH 44720
(330) 497-4800 www.grinders.net - Aladdin’s Eatery (Middle Eastern)
6698 Strip Ave NW North Canton OH 44720
(330) 244-8855 www.aladdinseatery.com - Lucia’s (Italian / steak)
4769 Belpar St NW Canton OH 44718
(330) 492-9933 www.luciassteakhouse.com - Bender’s Tavern (seafood / steak)
137 Court Ave SW, Canton OH 44702
(330) 453-8424 www.bendersrestaurant.com - Canton Brewing Company (brewpub)
120 Third St NW Canton OH 44702
(330) 409-0343 www.drinkcantonbeer.com
