KeyBank Begins Bicentennial Celebration

KeyBank launched a year-long bicentennial celebration. Throughout 2025, KeyBank will commemorate two centuries of service to its clients, teammates, and communities. Events are planned across the company’s national footprint.

“KeyBank was founded in 1825 in Albany, New York. Our roots trace back to a time before electricity illuminated the night, before the automobile ruled the roadways, and before the telephone carried our voices across the continent,” said Chris Gorman, KeyCorp Chairman & CEO. “I look forward to celebrating our company’s rich history and showing that, yesterday, today, and tomorrow, KeyBank will be here to help our clients, our colleagues, and our communities thrive.”

The company unveiled the digital KeyBank Heritage Center, offering visitors an interactive look at KeyBank’s two centuries of history. The site highlights key milestones and events that have shaped the bank from its founding in 1825 to its present-day status as one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies.

In April, KeyBank will open a Heritage Center at the company’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. This state-of-the-art museum will feature interactive exhibits, including artifacts and visual displays, showcasing KeyBank’s storied history and its countless contributions to the communities it proudly serves across the country.

Additional details about KeyBank’s Bicentennial Celebration will be shared throughout the year. With 17,000 teammates, millions of clients, and a presence from Maine to Alaska, KeyBank is well-positioned to continue serving its clients and communities for generations to come.