Category Archives: News and Events

Gannon University has brought a special traveling exhibit to campus. Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race is an exhibit created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, which traces this history from the early 20th-century international eugenics movement to the Nazi regime’s “science … Continue reading →

Thursday afternoon arrives and the luring smells of kettle corn, funnel cake and hot sausage sandwiches fill the air. Booths filled with hand-crafted treasures line the street, and the band can be heard playing in the park. The Dan Rice … Continue reading →

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has awarded $1,136,425 in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to help historical and heritage organizations, museums and local governments in 19 counties. Two grants were awarded to projects in Erie County. Hornby School Museum was … Continue reading →

After a short hiatus, Caroline Reichel, better known as the Erie Cemetery Lady, is back guiding tours of the Erie Cemetery. On Sunday, July 12th Ms. Reichel’s tour highlights Erie’s mayors who served the city in the 19th Century, and … Continue reading →

Waterford Days, sponsored by the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society, (FLBHS) will be held in Gazebo and Ball Diamond Park in the center of charming Waterford July 17, 3-9 pm, July 18 10-9:30 pm, and July 19, 10:30-5 pm. This free … Continue reading →

The Historical Society of Erie County invites you to attend their annual meeting and local history and preservation awards presentation at the newly restored Hagen History Center on Monday, July 20th. This year’s keynote address will be shared by Tom … Continue reading →

July is National Ice Cream Month and the Elk Creek Township Historical Society is celebrating with two ice cream socials. On Sunday, July 12 2 – 4 pm the Society is hosting a Doggie Ice Cream Social for your favorite … Continue reading →

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces the winners of the 70th annual Leadership in History Awards, the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. This year, AASLH … Continue reading →

Learn how the plants in your backyard are used in craft cocktails during Goodell Gardens’ upcoming fundraiser: Botanical Beverages, from Gardens to Glass, on Friday, June 19. During the event, which will take place from 7 – 9 p.m. in the … Continue reading →

Flood 100 is a series of free multimedia events with Box of Light Studios commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Millcreek Flood of 1915. All events at the Blasco Memorial Library. Families welcome to attend and participate together! Activities suitable … Continue reading →