Cascade Locks Park & The Mustill Store Museum will host an Open House on Sunday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. to welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer, as well existing volunteers. Tours of the museum will be given to familiarize participants with the history of the canal and the Mustill Store. Additionally, the nonprofit will offer walking tours along … [Read more...]
Cascade Lock’s Mustill Store hosts oatmeal cookie baking contest Dec. 2
Cascade Locks Park Association (and the Mustill Store Museum) is seeking the best locally made oatmeal cookie Saturday, Dec. 2, as part of the nonprofit’s Holiday Extravaganza. The contest is open to all local bakers and is part of a weekend of events. The Holiday Extravaganza takes place Dec. 2 and 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The cookie contest is open to all local … [Read more...]
1800s Akron serves as backdrop to Cascade Locks murder mystery event
Over the weekend, there was a murder at Cascade Locks. But this mystery took place in 1899, and more than 100 residents, some decked out in Victorian-era garb, were taken back to Akron’s past to help solve this mystery. Cascade Locks Park Association’s “Life & Death on the Locks” was a fun, interactive event, where the entire space was transformed to a stage for this … [Read more...]
City hosts send-off event for giant tunneler ‘Rosie’ Aug. 19
Residents will be able to meet “Rosie,” the 30-foot-wide, 40-foot-long massive tunnel boring machine before it begins its journey under downtown Akron at the “Rosie Digs Akron” kickoff, Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the city of Akron and Akron Waterways Renewed!, the event will take place at the Mustill Store, 57 W. North St., and include free tours, … [Read more...]
Portage & Paddle canoe, kayak race May 20 honors Native American roots
Have you ever wondered how people got around in the Akron area long before it was a developed city? One effective mode was navigating our many canals, which served as the “freeways.” The upcoming Akron Portage & Paddle offers a unique canoe and kayak race that hearkens back to the area's Native American roots. The “canoe and carry” endurance competition starts Saturday, … [Read more...]
City hosts 3rd Annual Blue Heron Homecoming May 6
The blue heron, native to the Akron area, once faced a population decline due to the poor water quality of the Cuyahoga River. Thanks to improved water quality efforts, this four-foot bird has seen a resurgence and now may be spotted along the Towpath Trail, Ohio & Erie Canal, Cuyahoga River and Little Cuyahoga River. The City of Akron will host its 3rd Annual Blue Heron … [Read more...]
Cascade Locks Park seeks volunteers for Mustill Store Museum
Cascade Locks Park Association is seeking friendly volunteers interested in a fun, flexible opportunity to give their time to a key piece of the Ohio and Erie National Heritage Canalway at the Mustill Store Museum. This is a chance to enjoy a beautiful setting and interact with the public. Store greeters help operate the store by welcoming guests, selling some items and … [Read more...]
Cascade Locks Park hosts Locktoberfest Oct. 23
To celebrate the wrapup of a busy season at the Mustill Store Museum, the Locktoberfest at Cascade Locks Park takes place Friday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event also includes a tour of the up and coming urban live/work/play space, The Cascade Lofts at 5:30 p.m. A storyteller from the Akron-Summit County Public Library's children’s department will regale young people … [Read more...]
