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Annual Blueberry Social at Edinboro’s Doucette House Museum

It’s that time of year again!  The Edinboro Area Historical Society is getting ready to put up the big white tent on the lawn of the Doucette House Museum, and volunteers are to serve fresh blueberry crisp a la mode. … Continue reading

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Candlelight Ghost Walks add chill to summer

Join local paranormal author Stephanie Wincik for an evening of spooky legends, mysterious sightings, and terrifying ghost stories, all set against the backdrop of Erie County’s rich history. This 90-minute lantern-lit stroll takes you along Erie’s beautiful bayfront as you … Continue reading

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Erie Art Museum Names Susan Black-Keim Interim Director

The Erie Art Museum Board of Directors has selected Susan Black-Keim to serve as the museum’s interim director as it extends the timeline on its search for executive leadership to fill the opening left with the retirement of current director … Continue reading

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Gifford-Blanchfield House dedication set for July 15th at 10 am

You are cordially invited By the Harborcreek Township Supervisors and Harborcreek Historical Society to The Dedication and Opening Reception for the Gifford-Blanchfield House Saturday, July 15, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At 5661 Buffalo Road, adjacent to the Township … Continue reading

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Asbury Woods hosts its 5th Annual Wine & Dine in the Woods July 14th

Asbury Woods Partnership will host its 5th Annual Wine & Dine in the Woods July 14th 6:30 – 10:00 pm. Wine & Dine in the Woods is Asbury Woods’ signature annual fundraising event and is held outdoors on the grounds … Continue reading

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Lawrence Park Historical Society seeks National Register designation for historic district

The Lawrence Park Historical Society, with funding provided by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) and Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority, have contracted with the historic preservation consulting firm Naylor Wellman, LLC for the creation of a National Register … Continue reading

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It’s a Speakeasy Soiree at the Watson-Curtze Mansion

The Erie County Historical Society invites you to party on the patio at the Watson-Curtze Mansion! Dust off your fedoras and bust out the jewelry for this ’20s bash.  A $35 per person, or $50 couple donation gets you in … Continue reading

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Miracles on Maple Hill Driving Tour of Edinboro June 24th

Due to the unexpected death of playwright and friend Michael Hall, Hurry Hill Maple Farm and Museum has cancelled their Miracles on Maple Hill Driving Tour and 3rd Annual Maple Farm to Table Picnic Dinner and Play scheduled for June … Continue reading

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Lake Shore Railway Museum Awaits New Arrival

The Lake Shore Railway Museum’s collection of rolling stock continues to grow. As of May 17th, a Chessie System painted GE B30-7 is on its way to its new home on the museum’s grounds in North East. C&O No. 8272, … Continue reading

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Shades Beach Historical Marker Dedication

You’re invited to join the Harborcreek Historical Society and Harborcreek Township in dedicating a new historical marker at Shades Beach Saturday, May 20th at 10 am. The marker, which was funded in part by the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority, … Continue reading

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