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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Addresses the Issues of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access at Pennsylvania Museums

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) will embark on a two-year initiative to help Pennsylvania museums foster diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) in their programs through a National Leadership Grant of $163,498 from the Institute of Museum and … Continue reading

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Elk Creek Township Historical Society Announces Essay Contest

As a part of the 25th Anniversary of the day the Time Capsule was buried at The Little Church on the Hill, we are inviting all 4th and 5th grade students in the West County Area to submit an essay … Continue reading

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Dedication Scheduled for Two Historic Markers in Edinboro

The first of Edinboro Area Historical Society’s historical markers will be dedicated on Sunday, August 11th. The ceremony will be at 4:00 pm at Lakeside Beach after the Lakeside Tour of Cottage Homes. The historical markers commemorate the Edinboro Grange … Continue reading

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Flagpole Dedication & Honor Ceremony

Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 12:00 pm At the Gifford-Blanchfield House, 5661 Buffalo Road Harborcreek Historical Society invites the community to a Flagpole Dedication & Honor Ceremony recognizing all veterans and current military on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from noon … Continue reading

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Erie County Historical Society seeks summertime volunteers

Are you interested in history? Antiques? Beautiful interiors? Do you like to talk to people? Are you looking for something meaningful to get involved in? If you said “Yes!” to any of these questions, please consider volunteering at the Erie … Continue reading

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Goodell Gardens announces 2019 Summer Music Series Sponsored by Erie Federal Credit Union

Live music will once again float through the beautiful landscape at Goodell Gardens & Homestead this summer. Edinboro’s public garden and accredited arboretum has announced their 2019 Summer Music Schedule. This year the popular summer concert series is sponsored by … Continue reading

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WQLN TV Seeks Lawrence Park, PA, Residents to Shape Original Documentary

WQLN TV invites residents of Lawrence Park, PA, and surrounding areas to contribute their stories to the next episode in the Our Town series, ‘Our Town: Stories from Lawrence Park’, slated to premiere at 8:00 p.m. on June 27, 2019, … Continue reading

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Registration Open for Bus Trip to Roycroft Campus

On Monday June 24th, the Edinboro Seniors will visit the Roycroft Campus, founded in 1897 by Eldred Hubbard, and is the best preserved complex of buildings remaining in the United States of the “guilds” that evolved as centers of craftsmanship.  … Continue reading

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Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act Reintroduced in Congress

The Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act (H.R. 642) has been reintroduced in Congress in order to extend federal funding authorization through 2026 for programs and projects in Venango and eastern Crawford Counties of Pennsylvania. Originally designated by law … Continue reading

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McCord Library Announces Their February Speaker Series

Friends of McCord Memorial Library invite you to attend their February Speaker Series. All presentations take place at the library, 32 West Main Street, North East at 10:00 am. February 2, 2019 Lake Erie Shipwrecks:  History Preserved at the Bottom … Continue reading

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