Category Archives: News and Events

Did your organization do something amazing this year? Every year, AASLH bestows the Leadership in History Awards in recognition of excellence in the field of state and local history. The Leadership in History Awards was established to encourage standards of … Continue reading →

In November WQLN announced the 2011 Erie Hall of Fame inductees. Read the GoErie.com article HERE. There’s the author of the de facto motto of the United States, “E pluribus unum.” There’s also the creator of a mechanical device that … Continue reading →

The Office of Commonwealth Libraries, within the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 Pennypacker Fellowship Program. Named after Pennsylvania’s 23rd Governor, Samuel W. Pennypacker, who served … Continue reading →

Preservation Pennsylvania helps people protect and preserve the historic places that matter to them. Through the This Place Matters campaign Preservation Pennsylvania wants YOU to show them the historic place that matters. If you follow This Place Matters instructions carefully, … Continue reading →

ECF is pleased to announce significant changes in their grants process for 2012 designed to increase their responsiveness to area nonprofits while maximizing the impact of their philanthropic investments. Beginning in January 2012, ECF will offer two distinct competitive grantmaking … Continue reading →

PHMC wants YOU to share photos of your cherished historic sites and places! As part of the process of writing a Statewide Historic Preservation Plan for 2012-2017, the Bureau for Historic Preservation is seeking all forms of public involvement and … Continue reading →

Holiday Open House at Harborcreek Historical Society Wednesday, Dec. 7th from 1 to 5 pm At 5451 Merwin Lane in Knowledge Park (Erie) See new displays and enjoy refreshments and conversation with members and attendees. Special sales will be offered … Continue reading →

The Erie County Historical Society is clearing out the shelves, you’re getting great savings on the best Christmas gifts, coffee table books, and tales of Erie’s history! Visit the Erie History Center Gift Shop at 419 State Street to pick … Continue reading →

You are invited to help decorate the North East Historical Society’s museum for Christmas December 3rd from 2 pm – 5 pm! Great refreshments will be provided. (At 25 Vine Street, North East, PA) An Old Fashioned Christmas is scheduled … Continue reading →

The Erie Planetarium features TWO great shows this holiday season! Mystery of the Christmas Star Thursdays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find Baby Jesus. Star on Santa’s Tree … Continue reading →