akron ohio events: Akron Ohio and Summit County, Ohio Coming Events
- 09/10/12 02:25 AM
Did You Know?... On September 12, 1922 the House of Bishops of the United States Protestant Episcopal Church voted 36 – 27 to delete the word "obey" from the marriage service. This is marked as a major change in the marriage ceremony. Yes, I guess that was!!! Plenty of events to keep you busy around Akron Ohio Homes. (0 comments)
akron ohio events: Summit County and Akron Ohio Weeks Events
- 08/26/12 10:28 PM
Did You Know?... On September 2nd, 1752 the British ended their use of the Julian calendar, and began using the Gregorian calendar. This was a great adjustment as the day ended the 2nd of September and the next morning began September 14th. It is said there was rioting in the streets by people who felt cheated and demanded their eleven missing days back!Here are the events for this week in Our Summit County and Akron Ohio Homes community, click on the link for additional information about the event. (2 comments)
akron ohio events: Akron Ohio August Events
- 08/20/12 01:26 AM
Enjoy the last couple of months of this incredible Akron Ohio Weather and attend the many events our great city has to offer.
On April 18th, 1775 the midnight ride of Paul Revere took place. Dr. Joseph Warren instructed Revere to go to Lexington, Massachusetts to let Samuel Adams and John Hancock know of the British approach. As he rode he shouted out warnings to the patriots that "the British are coming". After delivering his message Revere was joined by William Dawes and Dr Samuel Prescott. These three riders decided to continue their warning ride to Concord where weapons and supplies were hidden. All three were arrested by British Patrol. Dawes escaped right away, Prescott soon after and Revere was finally released (0 comments)
Lots to do in Akron, Ohio and Summit County, Ohio as always. That is one of the great things about our town! No excuse for not finding something to do every day.
On March 22, 1894, the first championship series for Lord Stanley’s Cup is played in Montreal, Canada. The original trophy donated by Lord Stanley was retired in 1962. Since then only one trophy has served in its place, making this the only major sports trophy that is not reproduced each year. The winning team is allowed to hold on to the trophy for one year. It is inscribed with the name of each player, coach and front-office employee. Each person is given 24 hours in which they can take the trophy anywhere they would like, along with its full time (0 comments)