Archives Tour:

The Archives tour covers the extraordinary circumstances and events that gave birth to our fellowship, as it relates to Akron.

Tours are free and open to the public. We offer occasional guided tours when arrangements are made in advance. All other tours are conducted via audio. Video presentations are available upon request.

The Tour Includes:

• Historic Artifacts
• Photographic Timelines
• Personally Donated Items
• Media Coverage
• Art Gallery and Portraits of Historic Sites
• Big Books from many countries

Covered Topics Include:

• Events leading to the Oxford Group's beginnings in Akron
• Bob and Bills early years in Vermont
• Personal history of Dr. Bob's (co-founder) and Anne Smith "Mother of AA"
• The meeting of Bill and Bob at Henrietta's Gatehouse in 1935
• The Flying Blind period from Oxford Group to AA 1935-1939
• From Oxford Group Alcoholic Squad to Group #1-King School -1939
• Sister Ignatia, Dr. Bob and the alcoholic ward at St. Thomas Hospital
• Early Friends of A.A.
• The history behind the writing of the Big Book
• Early literature (pre-conference)
• Nell Wing - The Inspiration behind Akron AA Archives
• Founders’ Day
• International Conferences (Cleveland 1950-San Antonio 2010)
• Early A A literature (Big Books, pamphlets and Grapevines)
• Early magazine articles on AA
• Early AA pioneers
• Background stories that contributed to the development of the 12 Traditions

Please be sure to call us at (330) 253-8182 to schedule a tour in advance.