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A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

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Virtual: History of Deep Lock Quarry

February 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Join us online to learn the history of Deep Lock Quarry and the role it played on the Ohio and Erie Canal, in Akron and beyond. We’ll discover nearly two centuries of history through stories and images. Zoom meeting ID: 873 6782 3993

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February 16, 2026
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6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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