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Two PA Cultural Data Project (CDP) orientations are scheduled in Erie on Wednesday, July 18. The orientation sessions are open and free to arts, cultural and heritage organizations in the Erie area interested in learning more about the project, filling … Continue reading →

Understanding Archives: An Introduction to Archival Basics Proper archival procedures enable safe and effective management of collections. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of archival appraisal, acquisition, and access; proper storage materials; and the most common preservation problems associated with … Continue reading →

Offered by the Erie Maritime Museum Visit Erie’s three historic Lighthouses on a guided tour, presented by the Erie Maritime Museum, on Saturday, June 30, 2012.  Trolley will board at 12:30 p.m. in front of the Blasco Library, tour departs … Continue reading →

FARMERS MARKET – Wednesday Afternoons 3:00 – 6:00 pm June 20th – September 26th Featuring farmers from Erie and Crawford Counties selling locally-grown produce and food products. Goodell Gardens Farmers Market offers FREE ADMISSION and parking. Visit goodellgardens.org for more … Continue reading →

Did you known there were many kinds of nets for fishing? And how about the boats?  What kind is needed for which kind of fishing? Why did commercial fishing families close their businesses? Then there are those sports enthusiasts who … Continue reading →

Presented by Erie County Historical Society in cooperation with Erie Cemetery Association June 17th – War of 1812 Visit the gravesites of the men who built the fleet and the soldiers and sailors who manned it. July 15th – Special … Continue reading →

Civil War Day will be held on Sunday, June 17, with Cushing and Taylor’s Battery, cannon and musket firings, first person interpretations, lots of people in Civil War costumes, and music. The line-up of guest speakers for Civi War Day … Continue reading →

The Let’s Move Outside! Erie County Recreational Passport is a collaborative program of Erie Yesterday, Erie County Department of Health and VisitErie, and is Erie County’s pilot initiative as a Let’s Move! County. It’s an innovative program promoting healthy living … Continue reading →

Erie Yesterday is pleased to announce the return of the DiscovERIE Passport. The DiscovERIE Passport is a 4 ¼” x 6” booklet which is redeemable for (1) FREE student admission and (1) FREE adult admission at twenty-two historic sites, and … Continue reading →

Celebrate the lives of the fallen during the annual Lawrence Park Township Memorial Day Ceremony. Local Boy Scout Troop 17 will post and retire the colors. Guest Speaker is Eric Marshall, USN (ret.) Wreath-laying ceremony will be conducted by representatives … Continue reading →