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The Erie Maritime Museum and the Erie County Public Library System have partnered to offer families the opportunity to visit the Museum admission free. Simply check out the Erie Maritime Museum Family Pass, available at every branch of the Erie … Continue reading →

The Fairview Area Historical Society will present the exhibit “Erie Airport Recollections” on three Sundays from November 3 to 17 at the Sturgeon House, 4302 Avonia Road, from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibit will conclude on Wednesday, November 20, … Continue reading →

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) invites individuals, public agencies and private organizations to nominate historic properties or locations with statewide or national significance for PHMC’s State Historical Marker Program. Historical markers chronicle the state’s notable people, places, events, … Continue reading →

Join the Elk Creek Township Historical Society and learn about local lore, legends, and unique stories connected to the occupants of Hope Cemetery. Walks will begin at 1 pm and last approximately 30-45 minutes.  After the walk, please join Society … Continue reading →

October Sundaes are so called because the Edinboro Area Historical Society serves as hosts at the Hurry Hill Farm Maple Museum during every Sunday afternoon in October. The society prepares enormous maple sundaes and sells them for $3 each. The … Continue reading →

After dropping dead at the sound of July 4th cannon fire, Old Frank, a horse and veteran of the Civil War, was buried with full military honors in the ball park. Does Old Frank still walk the streets of downtown? … Continue reading →

The Titusville Historical Society is hosting a genealogy conference on Saturday, October 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  It will be held at the Towne Square at 110 West Spring St., 4th floor in Titusville. Cost for the conference … Continue reading →

The Erie Society for Genealogical Research will hold their annual fall workshop Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Erie County History Center, 419 State Street, Erie. The times are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, which … Continue reading →

Through the efforts of Professor Umeme Sababu, Edinboro University is one of 473 institutions across the country awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that includes a packaged set of NEH-funded films on Civil Rights history, … Continue reading →