The first archaeological findings of Akşehir, which has always been an important settlement, trade and cultural center throughout history, date back to the Neolithic Period. Akşehir's name was Thymbrion during the Etiler period. Over time, the importance of Akşehir, which remained under the rule of the Lydians, who dominated the Phrygian domination and later in Anatolia, increased even more. The "Road of the Kings" passed through Akşehir. Akşehir was founded by Philomelos, the tyrant of Phrygia in the Hellenistic period. The first settlement area was in the north-west of the present city, on the northern slopes of the Sultan Mountain. The city took the name Philomelium (Honey Lovers) in the Roman period.

The Muslim Arabs named the city Belde-i Beyza (White City), which they plundered many times. The name and fate of the city, which was taken by Kutalmışoğlu Süleyman Shah as a result of the Turkification of Anatolia that started after the Battle of Manzikert, changes after that. It is rumored that one of the rulers who came here in Nehçet-ül Menazil called "Akşehir", inspired by the blooming trees. Most of the works that Akşehir has today were made during the Seljuk period. During this period, the city prospered and developed. Religious scholars such as Seyyid Mahmud Hayrani and Nimetullah Nahçevani from the provinces of Khorasan immigrated to Akşehir and contributed to the change of the spiritual texture of these lands.

With the collapse of the Seljuk state, first Eşrefoğulları and then Hamitoğulları ruled for a hundred years. From the principalities of the city, only the Sheikh Hasan Tomb and tombstones in the village of Marif survive. Akşehir was sold to Murat Hüdavendigar in 1381. When Yıldırım Beyazıt was defeated by Timur in 1402, he was imprisoned in the funeral section of Ferruhşah Masjid and committed suicide there. The people, overwhelmed by Timur's cruelty, seek a way to get rid of the insatiable elephants by resurrecting Nasreddin Hodja. Akşehir, which was captured by the Karamanids for a short time during the interregnum, was conquered by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1467 and the uninterrupted Ottoman Domination began, which would last until the republic. Towards the end of the 15th century, the days when tribes from various ethnic and religious backgrounds lived together in peace and brotherhood began.

With the Treaty of Sèvres, Akşehir is occupied by the Italians. Italians settle in houses in Christian quarters. But the days of occupation do not last long. Hearing the gunshots of the Italians shooting at the stork nesting on the plane tree in the Çınaraltı Mescidi courtyard, the people rush out into the street. The occupation forces, who think this is an uprising, leave the city as they gather. However, the total liberation of Anatolia will not be so easy.

The army under the command of Mustafa Kemal will continue the War of Independence with the people in great difficulties. After the Battle of Sakarya, on 18 November 1921, the Western Front Headquarters was transferred to Akşehir. In a period of nine months and ten days, which will last until August 24, 1922, the preparations for the offensive are managed from Akşehir, and the plans are made here. Troops are placed in Akşehir and its villages. Commander İsmet ( İnönü ) Pasha made the preparations for the "Great Offensive" in Akşehir for 9 months with the orders he received from the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal Pasha. Akşehir, in a sense, prepares for the birth of the Great Offensive in its bosom. The commander of the Western front, Mirlavi İsmet Bey, stays in Akşehir all the time. Mustafa Kemal Pasha also comes to the Headquarters many times to check the preparations. On 28 July 1922, using a football tournament as an excuse, all army commanders met in Akşehir and the final preparations were reviewed.

Finally, at the end of August, the decision to attack is made. On the morning of August 24, 1922, the army is ready for action. Prayer is performed, Nasreddin Hodja's Tomb is visited. Mustafa Kemal's soldiers are sent off to the front with the applause and prayers of the people of Akşehir.

Our famous writer, our compatriot, the late Tarık Buğra, described the Akşehir of those days in his novel Küçük Ağa. Every year, August 24 is celebrated as Akşehir Pride Day with enthusiasm. In memory of those hopeful days of struggle, the Western Front Headquarters Building serves as the Museum with the same name today.