Category Archives: News and Events

In June, the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2017 inductees. The list contained the names of two Erie athletes, one living and one deceased. On October 28th in Williamsport, PA, the Pennsylvania Sports HOF honored former … Continue reading →

Harry T. Burleigh was a world-famous composer, arranger, and soloist.  An internationally respected music editor, courageous artistic pioneer and humanitarian, he was also a fun loving passionate, humble and loving man. Yet this bright star of American music lay in … Continue reading →

The Bayfront Maritime Center (BMC) recently announced an educational partnership with Big Ideas Learning. Big Ideas Learning, a subsidiary of Millcreek Township-based Larson Texts Inc., has pledged $100,000 over the next six years to help BMC complete construction of its … Continue reading →

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 →

Remember in “Scooby-Doo,” when the paintings had eyes that moved, following Scooby through the room? Heather Cole (https://www.heathercole.net/) has made something cooler. She created a fabric painting, “Don’t Give up the Ship,” with an image of the U.S. Brig Niagara, … Continue reading →

What do you do when you discover water is leaking into your house and through your second floor ceilings?  You put on a new roof! In the case of the Edinboro Area Historical Society’s Doucette House Museum, the solution wasn’t … Continue reading →

The Erie Art Museum received a $150,000 gift from downtown neighbor, Erie Insurance. The gift was announced at a press conference on September 8th in the Museum’s Main Gallery, with Erie Art Museum Board Members and Erie Insurance Executives in … Continue reading →

We’re sorry! This event has been cancelled. Join the Erie Maritime Museum and U.S. Brig Niagara for the 3rd Annual Niagara Land & Lake Car Cruise In! Friday, September 29, 2017 5–8 pm 150 East Front Street Erie PA 16507 … Continue reading →

You’re invited to the opening of “We Can Do It!,” a traveling WWII exhibit of the Heinz History Center, Saturday, August 12th 11:00 am  – 7:00 pm at the Hagen History Center, 356 West Sixth Street. Festivities include performances by … Continue reading →

Goodell Gardens Farmers Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 6-12. Goodell Gardens Farmers Market is held each Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. from mid-June through September The National Farmers Market Week celebration at … Continue reading →