Monthly Archives: September 2017

Nominations sought for state historic marker program

Is there a significant piece of history in your community that you would like to commemorate with a historical marker? Individuals, private organizations, local or county governments and public agencies are encouraged to nominate historic properties, persons, and events of … Continue reading

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“Don’t Give up the Ship” inspired artwork installed in Behrend’s Humanities & Social Sciences building

Remember in “Scooby-Doo,” when the paintings had eyes that moved, following Scooby through the room? Heather Cole (https://www.heathercole.net/) has made something cooler. She created a fabric painting, “Don’t Give up the Ship,” with an image of the U.S. Brig Niagara, … Continue reading

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Edinboro’s Doucette House gets new roof

What do you do when you discover water is leaking into your house and through your second floor ceilings?  You put on a new roof! In the case of the Edinboro Area Historical Society’s Doucette House Museum, the solution wasn’t … Continue reading

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Erie Insurance donates $150,000 to Erie Art Museum for named education wing

The Erie Art Museum received a $150,000 gift from downtown neighbor, Erie Insurance. The gift was announced at a press conference on September 8th in the Museum’s Main Gallery, with Erie Art Museum Board Members and Erie Insurance Executives in … Continue reading

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