Come and explore how the canals impacted Stark County from Canal Fulton to Navarre. Canalway of Dreams - Through the economic growth from the canals in the 1850s, Ohio became […]

Join us in celebrating Stark County’s rich heritage! With over 20 local and family history sites, museums, libraries, and community societies, there’s something for everyone to explore.

Discover amazing photographs, newspaper articles, audio recordings, and more from our own community’s history. Hear fascinating stories and learn how Stark Memory can help you find your roots.

Explore the world your ancestors knew. Learn how to uncover the local stories, traditions, and histories that shaped their lives and your family’s story.

Hey kids – did you know that your family’s memories and souvenirs are actually a treasure? Come hear a story and decorate a box for holding what’s close to your […]

Discover how to find digital images and indexed records from around the world to take your family history to the next level.

An expert from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Abandoned Mine Land program presents the history of mining in our area. Learn what the modern-day reclamation efforts are that address […]

Have you used Ancestry.com and hit a brick wall or want to know more about it? Gather up family information and bring wit along to learn tips and tricks to […]

Stark Library Genealogist Stephanie will talk about her personal experience using Ancestry DNA, which allows you to find information not available through records alone.

Explore the journey many immigrants undertook on their path to U.S. citizenship throughout history. Discover how the naturalization process has evolved over time, test your knowledge with historical U.S. citizenship questions, and reflect on the challenges and experiences your ancestors may have faced along the way.

Set sail on a journey through your family's past! Explore passenger lists, immigration records, and naturalization documents to uncover the adventures, challenges, and stories of your ancestors as they made their way to America.

Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. Feel free to bring any projects you have been working on at home!

Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. Feel free to bring any projects you have been working on at home!

Newspapers are living history, capturing important events and personal information. Learn how to access historical newspapers using Library databases to find your family history or conduct another research project.

Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. Feel free to bring any projects you have been working on at home!

Are you a history buff? Participants will work together to solve puzzles and discover the story of Stark County’s own Robert Pinn.

Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. Feel free to bring any projects you have been working on at home!

Court records reveal more than legal matter. They uncover ancestors' lives. Learn tips for accessing and accessing and working with these valuable genealogy resources.