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Exhibit Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Walker Brothers Car Dealership in Edinboro

The second floor exhibit room at the Edinboro Area Historical Society’s Doucette House Museum is presently home to a classic car “cruise in”…..in miniature. The collection of nearly twenty exquisitely crafted scale-model cars and trucks, on loan from Ray Baney, … Continue reading

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State Seeks Nominations for Historical Marker Program

Is there a significant piece of history in your community that you would like to commemorate with a historical marker? Individuals, private organizations, local or county governments and public agencies are encouraged to nominate historic properties, persons, and events of … Continue reading

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Maple Sundaes on Sundays in October at Hurry Hill Farm & Museum

Edinboro Area Historical Society welcomes you to join them for October Sundaes at the Hurry Hill Farm & Maple Syrup. Every Sunday through the month of October the Society will be making and selling maple sundaes 2-5 pm. Hurry Hill … Continue reading

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Honey Harvest Festival at Asbury Woods September 24th

Members of the Northwest Pennsylvania Beekeepers Association, including Asbury Woods Beekeeper, Charlie Schroeck, will be there to celebrate and teach about honey bees. There will be informative displays, beekeepers to answer questions and several types of honey made from a … Continue reading

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Single-day Genealogy Conference Scheduled for October 1st

The Erie Society for Genealogical Research is hosting their “What’s in Your Closet” conference Saturday, October 1, 2016. The full-day event includes two presentations each from keynote speakers John Colletta and Lisa Alzo. John Philip Colletta is one of America’s … Continue reading

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Preservation and History of Valley Forge Leads Fall Session of Popular Al Stone Lecture Series at Edinboro

The fall 2016 Al Stone Lecture Series will run from Thursday September 15th through Thursday October 20th.  Lectures will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held on the basement floor of the Diebold Center for the Performing Arts. Lectures … Continue reading

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Lawrence Park Celebrates 90 Years

The Lawrence Park Historical Society will host a 90th anniversary celebration of the founding of Lawrence Park Township Saturday, September 17th from 10 am to 6 pm. Activities and events include: Historical tours An artisan and craft fair Art contest … Continue reading

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Last Day to See Fashion Exhibit at Sturgeon House is August 28th

The Fairview Area Historical Society will open its last exhibit of the summer for one more Sunday, on August 28, from 1 to 4 p.m.  at the Sturgeon House, 4302 Avonia Rd (Rte 98), Fairview.  The exhibit, “Fahsions! Fashions!” is … Continue reading

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Golf Tournament to Benefit Local Historical Society

Phyllis K. Woods, EAHS vice president, announced that the historical society is sponsoring a golf tournament at Culbertson Hills Golf Course on Saturday, August 20th.  Teresa Koon volunteered to help organize the event. The “games will begin” at 1:00 PM … Continue reading

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Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Play Goodell Gardens July 29

National touring guitar duo Patchouli & Terra Guitarra return to Edinboro to perform on Friday, July 29 at the Goodell Gardens & Homestead Summer Music Series at 7 p.m. Their show reviewed by City Pages as “like taking a Yoga … Continue reading

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