Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by the FirstEnergy Foundation, with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve.

Spaceflight historian and museum professional Matt Polner discusses the remarkable story of the Mercury spacesuit, forged in Akron and launched into the cosmos. Experience the trials and tribulations faced by B.F. Goodrich engineers as they grappled with the complexities of space travel, and celebrate the enduring legacy that Akron has played on the advancement of human space exploration.