The Massillon Museum’s History Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, July 11, from 10:00 a.m. to noon (one week later than usual to commemorate Independence Day). Moderator Chris Craft will lead a discussion about Massillon and Stark County restaurants.
 
Remember Padula’s, Rizzo’s Steak House, the Sugar Bowl, Bill’s Diner, and the YWCA cafeteria?  Did you ever eat at Topp’s Chalet, Mergus, Bali Hai, Kurt’s Inn, or the McDonaldsville Inn?  What longtime eateries are still your favorites?
 
The History Discussion Group meets in the Fred F. Silk Community Room in the Museum’s lower level. The Museum is fully accessible. Attendance is free and open to everyone; new participants are always welcome. Liebermann’s pastries and coffee are available for a donation. Free parking is available on adjacent streets and nearby city lots.
 
Some guests attend to share their memories, while others come to learn about the town’s past. Some people attend every session—the first Tuesday of every month. Others attend only when the topic especially interests them. Some guests engage in the conversations; others simply enjoy listening. No reservations are necessary.
 
MassMu’s History Discussion Group has met since 1995. It’s one of MassMu’s series of free events including Brown Bag Lunches, “Do the Mu!” workshops, and exhibition openings. To learn more, find the calendar of events on the Museum’s website or pick up a quarterly calendar in the lobby.
 
The Massillon Museum receives operating support from the citizens of Massillon, the Ohio Arts Council, and ArtsinStark, as well as marketing support from Visit Canton. The History Discussion Group is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
 
MassMu is located at 121 Lincoln Way East in downtown Massillon. A visit is always free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 330-833-4061 or visit massillonmuseum.org.