Category Archives: News and Events

Goodell Gardens joins the American Public Gardens Association and other communities throughout the United States in celebration of National Public Gardens Day. This annual tradition of celebrating public gardens happens on the Friday preceding Mother’s Day weekend – this year … Continue reading →

Two Erie County Public Library sites will be designated as Literary Landmarks by United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association. The Edinboro Branch Library and the Erie County Bookmobile will be dedicated with Literary Landmark plaques honoring … Continue reading →

Erie, Pennsylvania MAYORS: 150 Years of Political History, the much-anticipated book by eminent historian Dr. William P. Garvey, is now available for purchase through the Jefferson Educational Society. Cost is just $20, plus tax. Publishing the all-hardcover first edition of … Continue reading →

Asbury Woods Partnership will host its 2017 Maple Festival on April 1 & 2 from 11:00am – 4:00pm at Asbury Woods Nature Center. The annual Maple Festival allows visitors from all over the region to experience a tour of how … Continue reading →

Lake Shore Railway Historical Society, located in North East, is excited to share that Henry Posner III will be the Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker at the Society’s 61st Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 8, 2017.  The event will be held … Continue reading →

The PA Museums annual statewide conference “Challenge and Change” is a little over a month away…and its host city is Erie, PA! The conference is scheduled for March 26-28, 2017, and several of our local institutions – Lake Erie Arboretum … Continue reading →

The Erie County Historical Society has a position open for a full-time Local History Educator who will be responsible for the development, implementation and leadership of programs designed to share Erie County history with children and adults, residents and visitors. … Continue reading →

Erie County is seeking the public’s help in contributing to a countywide Cultural Heritage Plan. With the plan, which is a key recommendation of Emerge 2040, the county is taking an important step to better protect its cultural and historic … Continue reading →

The fall and winter holiday season is the perfect time to take visiting friends and family to your favorite local sites and attractions. To help you plan your schedule and make sure that you don’t miss your favs, we’ve prepared … Continue reading →