Monthly Archives: July 2015

Traveling Exhibit from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Visits Gannon University

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

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Girard’s Annual Celebration of Circusman Dan Rice July 30 – Aug 1

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

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PA Historical & Museum Commission Awards 39 Keystone Historic Preservation Grants

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

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The Erie Cemetery Lady is back!

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

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Waterford Days Festival Planned for July 17-19, 2015

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

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Historical Society of Erie County Annual Meeting and Awards Presentations

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

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