Mission and Vision

Mission
Erie Yesterday is a consortium of Erie County, PA cultural/heritage organizations and individuals passionate about local history whose mission is to provide resources, support and promotion for its membership and the Erie County community.

Vision
Erie Yesterday will become self-sustaining through community accepted fundraising events, grant writing and memberships; and be recognized as a leader within the Erie County community.

Erie Yesterday will strengthen the capacity of its member organizations through collaboration, marketing, advocacy and education.

Erie Yesterday will build enthusiasm for local history and cultivate volunteers, patrons and donors of culture/heritage through engaging, historically accurate programming.

A PDF copy of Erie Yesterday’s by-laws may be downloaded HERE, and a PDF of the organization’s strategic plan may be foundĀ HERE.