Author Archives: Site Administrator

Thoughtful preparation for an emergency or disaster is one of the most important steps that a cultural institution can take to safeguard collections.  This day-long, hands-on program will increase practical knowledge through hands-on salvage of a simulated disaster.  Participants will … Continue reading →

The Erie County Historical Society is partnering with over twelve historic downtown Erie churches and synagogues for a special Sacred Spaces Tour. The tour is self-guided and will include open houses and interpretation at each 12 sacred spaces. Some of … Continue reading →

Goodell Gardens & Homestead’s annual celebration of the harvest season is right around the corner! On Sunday, Sept. 14 from noon to 5 p.m., Goodell Gardens will host the 9th Annual Homegrown Harvest Festival. This annual festival, which serves as … Continue reading →

The Jefferson Educational Society is offering narrated boat tours of “Erie’s Evolving Waterfront” September 11 and 18. The tour will include the businesses and industries that have defined the local and regional economy. As the boat navigates through the nooks … Continue reading →

The Northwest Pennsylvania Alliance for Response will hold their Fall 2014 meeting at the Erie Art Museum, (411 State Street) on Thursday, September 4th from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Activities at the meeting will include: A presentation on insurance … Continue reading →

Join the Erie Maritime Museum and the Little Mates Kids Club for Story Time at the Maritime “Theodore and the Tall Ships” at Erie Maritime Museum Monday, August 25th at 10:00 am Meet and greet with guest reader Oliver Hazard … Continue reading →

The Lake Shore Railway Museum is coordinating a one-day excursion to the PA Trolley Museum in Washington, PA. The Museum’s collection includes 45 refurbished trolleys which are housed in a $2M facility. Cost is $94 per person. Deadline for reservations … Continue reading →

Join the Erie County Historical Society August 30th for a bike tour of west Erie County that explores Underground Railroad history and lore. The tour finishes with a behind the scenes construction tour of the Watson-Curtze Mansion! Reservations are required.  … Continue reading →

Exactly one hundred years ago in June 1914 deadly political activity triggered World War I, the “War to end all wars!” Eventually, Americans and, more specifically, Edinboro residents joined the war effort in response to the sinking of the passenger … Continue reading →

After a successful “Memories” book in 2013, the Erie Times-News is again partnering with local heritage organizations and you, their readers, to produce a second volume in the series. The book will focus on the early years that helped shape … Continue reading →