Have you ever visited the John Brown Monument in Akron? Here is an opportunity.
The Summit County Historical Society , the John Brown Institute, the Akron Bicentennial Commission and the Akron Zoo are planning tributes to the 19th century abolitionist on the 225th anniversary of his birth.
Events include a free hike to the memorial at 3:30 p.m. May 9 at the zoo entrance at 505 Euclid Ave. The monument, which dates back to 1910, is on zoo property and not usually accessible to the public…