Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Great Lakes Seaway Trail War of 1812 Traveling Quilts Exhibit is coming to Erie, PA and will be displayed at two sites in the month of June. Erie resident Mary Ambrose championed the cause of bringing the exhibit to … Continue reading →

Fairview Area Historical Society invites you to visit their summer exhibit “Danger in Our Midst: Fairview Township, Erie County and the War of 1812.” A preview weekend is scheduled for Sunday, May 26 noon to 4 p.m. and Monday, May … Continue reading →

Memorial Dedication for Erie’s Unknown Soldiers and Sailors from the Battle of Lake Erie When: Saturday, May 25, 10am – 11am Where: Erie Cemetery, 2116 Chestnut Street, Erie After the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813, wounded soldiers and … Continue reading →

Dedication ceremony of street markers acknowledging Harry T. Burleigh and the Lawrence family contributions to Erie and its History scheduled for Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. In June 2012 the Erie City Council passed ordinances recognizing the accomplishments of … Continue reading →

Join the Harborcreek Historical Society June 14 for a special evening at 6 Mile Cellars, Harborcreek’s first winery. The winery is housed in the historic Towell family barn on Firman Road. Towell family members will be on-hand to talk about … Continue reading →

In hopes of involving the greatest number of Erie County communities and neighborhoods in the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Perry 200 Commission has authorized a mini-grant program open to the general public and not-for-profit … Continue reading →