Monthly Archives: March 2014

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Digitized

Rich with valuable and detailed information, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps were originally created more than a century ago as a product to help insurance companies assess the potential risks involved in underwriting policies, and have developed into a tool with … Continue reading

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Edinboro Making Plans to Celebrate 175th Anniversary in 2015

Led by the Edinboro Area Historical Society, Edinboro has started planning for their 175th anniversary celebration in 2015. In February, State Representative Greg Lucas, PA Route 6 Alliance Executive Director Terri Dennison, members of Borough Council, the Erie Regional Chamber … Continue reading

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Hurry Hill Farm & Maple Museum Celebrates 11th Annual Taste & Tour Weekend

Mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, 2014, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  It’s time for the annual Maple Taste and Tour weekend at Hurry Hill Farm and all the fun that comes with this free event sponsored by the … Continue reading

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21 New Historical Markers Approved

The World War II Stuart Tank, Father of the American Navy John Barry, world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor Leopold Stokowski and Fred McFeely Rogers, creator and host of long-running PBS program “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” are among the subjects of the 21 … Continue reading

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Meet & Greet with the New Captain of the Brig Niagara

The Flagship Niagara League announces William Sabatini, former Chief Mate of the Niagara has been promoted to Captain. Sabatini will become the fourth Captain of the Niagara. Sabatini joined Niagara in 2005 as Third Mate and has been Chief Mate … Continue reading

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State Owned Museums Offer Free Admission for Charter Day 2014

Celebrate Pennsylvania’s 333rd birthday! PHMC’s 15th Annual Charter Day will be held Sunday, March 9th, from 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. At The State Museum of Pennsylvania visitors will see the final draft of the 1681 charter that granted the … Continue reading

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