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Harborcreek Historical Society Winter Program

Winter Program January 24th at 7 p.m. Ask Debbi Lyon about her forthcoming book! Debbi Lyon, author of Greetings from Wesleyville, Volumes I and II, will be the featured speaker at the Harborcreek Historical Society’s winter membership meeting. Debbi continues … Continue reading

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AASLH Seeks Leadership in History Award Nominations

Did your organization do something amazing this year? Every year, AASLH bestows the Leadership in History Awards in recognition of excellence in the field of state and local history. The Leadership in History Awards was established to encourage standards of … Continue reading

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2011 Erie Hall of Fame Inductees

In November WQLN announced the 2011 Erie Hall of Fame inductees. Read the GoErie.com article HERE. There’s the author of the de facto motto of the United States, “E pluribus unum.” There’s also the creator of a mechanical device that … Continue reading

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PHMC Announces Fellowship Program

The Office of Commonwealth Libraries, within the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 Pennypacker Fellowship Program. Named after Pennsylvania’s 23rd Governor, Samuel W. Pennypacker, who served … Continue reading

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Highway Patrol Officer Swanson Killed in North East

By Dick Tefft Many people in North East know of the memorial on West Main Street dedicated to the patrolman that was shot on the streets of North East, but I am sure many don’t know the details of what … Continue reading

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This Place Matters

Preservation Pennsylvania helps people protect and preserve the historic places that matter to them. Through the This Place Matters campaign Preservation Pennsylvania wants YOU to show them the historic place that matters. If you follow This Place Matters instructions carefully, … Continue reading

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ECF Changes Grantmaking Guidelines

ECF is pleased to announce significant changes in their grants process for 2012 designed to increase their responsiveness to area nonprofits while maximizing the impact of their philanthropic investments. Beginning in January 2012, ECF will offer two distinct competitive grantmaking … Continue reading

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MY HISTORY Photo Campaign

PHMC wants YOU to share photos of your cherished historic sites and places! As part of the process of writing a Statewide Historic Preservation Plan for 2012-2017, the Bureau for Historic Preservation is seeking all forms of public involvement and … Continue reading

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Holiday Open House at Harborcreek HS

Holiday Open House at Harborcreek Historical Society Wednesday, Dec. 7th from 1 to 5 pm At 5451 Merwin Lane in Knowledge Park (Erie) See new displays and enjoy refreshments and conversation with members and attendees. Special sales will be offered … Continue reading

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Clearance Sale on Local History Books

The Erie County Historical Society is clearing out the shelves, you’re getting great savings on the best Christmas gifts, coffee table books, and tales of Erie’s history! Visit the Erie History Center Gift Shop at 419 State Street to pick … Continue reading

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