Category Archives: News and Events

Save the date! On Saturday, May 21, 2016, the Oil Region Alliance is hosting a one-day Preservation Workshop in Oil City, PA.  There will be tours of historic buildings, churches and homes, as well as talks on Historic Preservation, including … Continue reading →

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications for Keystone Historic Preservation Grants. The grants support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and … Continue reading →

This year’s theme for the Annual Women’s History Month Banquet hosted by the Council of Women’s Organization is “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government.” The Council has selected Margaret Bourke-White to represent the many … Continue reading →

With the goal of getting residents and visitors to get outdoors either on trails or by exploring the rich history and heritage of the communities in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, the PA Route 6 Alliance is pleased to announce … Continue reading →

Circle the date of Wednesday, January 27 on your calendar and be sure to attend the Edinboro Area Historical Society’s 2016 Annual Dinner. The Society’s keynote speaker is Caleb Pifer. Pifer grew up in Erie and Perth, Australia. He received … Continue reading →

The Harborcreek Historical Society’s annual membership program is January 23 at 10 am at the Township Building. The event will include a status report for the exciting Blanchfield House preservation project and a presentation by Dr. Rick Hart about the … Continue reading →

Presque Isle State Park is celebrating their history with a week worth of programs that kicks off January 19 with Presque Isle Lighthouse from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive. Attendees will listen … Continue reading →

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the expERIEnce Children’s Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration on December 31! Kids will count down to “Noon Year’s” and watch the balloon drop with a celebratory apple juice toast. Activities will run from … Continue reading →

Colonial Christmas, a holiday tradition presented by the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society, opens Friday, December 4th at 6 pm with the lighting of the community tree and caroling in Gazebo Park. And the celebration continues through Sunday, December 6th! In … Continue reading →

Lake Shore Railway Museum’s annual Christmas at the Station is noon to 4 pm November 28 and 29, and December 5 and 6. The event includes rides on the museum’s speeder car and caboose, craft and food vendors, tours of … Continue reading →