Driving Forces: The Lincoln Highway Journey
The programs listed below are happening in connection with Driving Forces: The Lincoln Highway Journey, on view in the Massillon Museum’s Main Gallery from May 30 through October 18.
The Massillon Museum’s Main Gallery will exhibit Driving Forces: The Lincoln Highway Journey from May 30–October 18, 2026. A free public reception will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. No reservations are necessary and all are welcome to attend.
Join artist Camara “Cam” Goodrich at MassMu for a hands-on mixed media workshop inspired by Ohio’s historic Lincoln Highway on Tuesday, June 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Attendees will use heavy texture medium and palette knives only, participants will create a richly layered roadway composition that explores movement, surface, and journey.
This workshop is open to students aged 14 and older. The workshop fee, $30/member and $35/nonmember, includes all supplies. Register via Humanitix or by calling 330-833-4061.
Join artists Shari Wilkins and Tom Hart for a two-part photography workshop on Saturdays, July 25 and August 1, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each date.! Use Instax Mini cameras to shoot outdoor photos of the historic Lincoln Highway.
Share use of provided cameras or bring your own, film will be provided. The workshop fee, $50 ($45 MassMu member) includes all supplies.
Register via Humanitix or by calling 330-833-4061!
Join Dr. Dan Rager on Tuesday, July 28, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. for "Ohio's Roads and Thoroughfares." In this presentation, Dr. Rager will discuss his book Ohio Gateway to America.
Bring a sack lunch or purchase at TWiLite Café. ASL interpreter provided.
This event is free and open to the public; no reservations are required.
Join us on Friday, July 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to learn about travel at the Massillon Museum with a Massillon Public Library librarian, followed by an art activity with MassMu’s Education Department!
This free program is geared toward ages 2 to 5 with a parent/guardian, but is open to all ages. Registration is required and can be completed via Humanitix or by calling 330-833-4061.
Travel the original path of the original Lincoln Highway on August 13, 14, and 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each date visiting yard sales, businesses, and restaurants. Anyone along the Lincoln Highway is welcome to set up a sale.
The Massillon Museum will offer "last chance" items from the OHregionalities shop, and encourages other local businesses and residents to join in. Check the Traveler’s Guide for other stops!
Join Stephanie Bohnak of the the National First Ladies Library and Museum on Tuesday, August 25, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. for "First Ladies on the Lincoln Highway."
Bring a sack lunch or purchase at TWiLite Café. ASL interpreter provided.
This event is free and open to the public; no reservations are required.
Join MassMu on Sunday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. for a screening of the film After Ike followed by a Q&A session with director Dr. Gregory F. Maassen. More information on the film can be found here.
Gregory Maassen is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over two decades of experience in editing and audio-visual production. His work spans diverse assignments across Asia, Southern Africa, Europe, and the United States, showcasing his ability to tell compelling stories across cultures and contexts.
Gregory earned a Master’s in TV and Film Production at American University (2024) and a PhD in Business Administration (1999). As a Fulbright Scholar, he draws on a rich academic and professional background to bring a unique perspective to his work.
Registration is requested for this free program and can be completed via Humanitix or by calling 330-833-4061.