Talks
Pioneers, Players, and Policy Makers
Inventors, politicians, industrialists, a diplomat, suffragists, actors, athletes, musicians, and educators. Massillonians have changed the shape of the nation.
30 MINUTES | $75
A Salute to Massillon Safety Forces
This solemn tribute to the four police officers and the seven firefighters who have given their lives to protect the citizens of Massillon includes brief histories of the local police and fire departments.
20 MINUTES | $50 | $3 PER COPY FOR AN ACCOMPANYING BOOKLET
Tigertown Trivia
Learn comprehensive facts and worthless minutia about Massillon history—parks, sports, churches, schools, heroes, rogues, founders, and fun. This is an interactive game, with audience participation. But don’t worry... no one gets the answers right (you don’t even need to be a Massillonian to enjoy it), but we have many laughs trying! Win “fabulous” prizes for courage, ridiculous answers, and even the correct answers—if anyone ever happens upon them.
FLEXIBLE TIME | $80
Fire and Brimstone
Hear stories about Massillon’s historic churches—three major fires, interesting locations and congregants, the town clock, missions, and movements.
30 MINUTES | $75
The Gish Sisters—Our Summertime Stars
Massillon claims Lillian and Dorothy Gish, but in reality, they were here only during respites between their stage and film performances. Learn where they lived, where they attended school, and what community ties they fostered. This program tells all...their Massillon connections, their feats, and their foibles.
30 MINUTES | $75
Massillon's Ten National Register Sites
Learn about the nine historic Massillon buildings (churches, commercial buildings, and residences) and one significant neighborhood included in the National Register of Historic Places.
45 MINUTES | $75
Massillon's Historic Fourth Street
Learn about the rich history and architectural excellence of the town’s most beautiful old neighborhood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the mansions span a century of design (1830s to 1930s). They have been home to Massillon’s most prominent families who entertained Presidents, harbored fugitive slaves, and shaped the future of the community.
30 MINUTES | $75
Femininity in Football City
You may have heard about the exceptional achievements of Massillon’s men, but wait till you hear what our ladies have dared to accomplish! They helped win suffrage for women, aided fugitive slaves, founded schools, ran for President, soloed in Carnegie Hall, starred in films, danced with the Rockettes, served in the Civil War, and lit the Statue of Liberty.
30 MINUTES | $75