Group of students on the front porch of the Hoover Historical Center
Front exterior view of the Hoover Historical Center
A group of students attending a tour in the tannery

Located on original Hoover family farmland in North Canton, Ohio, the Hoover Historical Center shares the legacy of The Hoover Company through free, guided tours. The tour season runs from March through October and tours are presented on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 12, 1, 2, and 3 PM (except for major holidays). Reservations are only required for groups of 8 or more. Group tours are scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays during the tour season. Please call 330-490-7435 to schedule a group tour.


2024 Special Events

Hoover Park Festival

A free community event filled with history talks and tours, musical performances, food trucks, giveaways, children’s rides, vintage cars, and much more! Sunday, July 14 from 1–5 PM in Hoover Park.

Tales in Thyme Storytelling

Free storytelling for young children in the gardens of the Hoover Historical Center. Water and light snacks provided. Monday, August 5 and 12 at 10 AM. *Rain location is the west pavilion in Hoover Park.

Christmas on Hoover Farm

A North Canton tradition! Enjoy this free event featuring pictures with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, and live music inside the beautifully decorated museum! Sunday, December 8 from 1–4 PM.


Antique vaccum display at the Hoover Historical Center

Experience the Hoover Vacuum Legacy

Inside the beautiful Victorian home of “Boss” Hoover’s parents, displays take you through the evolution of floor care, highlighting innovations in vacuum cleaners and advertising, as well as the cultural impact of The Hoover Company including significant contributions made during World War II.  While visiting us, be sure to enjoy the award-winning gardens tended to by the members of the Herb Society at Hoover Historical Center.  We look forward to sharing the Hoover legacy with you soon!

For inquiries, please call us at 330.490.7435 or email us at hoover@walsh.edu.

Donations cannot be accepted without first emailing us photos, model numbers (if applicable), and a description of the item(s).

More information regarding the rental of Hoover Park facilities

Owned and operated by Walsh University, the Hoover Historical Center is located at:

1875 East Maple Street
North Canton, Ohio 44720


Exterior view of the Hoover Historical Center

Directions

From the South

Follow signs to Canton/Akron/Cleveland on I-77N. Take exit #109A Whipple Ave. exit. Turn right at the light to travel north on Whipple. Light at Everhard, go straight. Follow Whipple. Just past Toyota dealer on the left, look right for Maple Street which dead ends into Whipple from the right. Turn right on Maple (traveling east) and straight through all lights and stop signs (following signs to Walsh University). Hoover Park and the Center are located just two miles past The Hoover Company on the left and across the street from Walsh University.

From the North

Follow signs to Canton on I-77S. Take exit #111 (North Canton/Canal Fulton).Turn left at the light. This is Portage Street and travel east. Go straight through lights and over railroad tracks. Stay in right lane. Light at Wise turn right (traveling south). About ¼ mile down is a 4-way stop at Maple Street. Turn left on Maple (traveling east) and straight through all lights and stop signs (following signs to Walsh University). Hoover Park and the Center are located just two miles past The Hoover Company on the left and across the street from Walsh University.