8+ hour, 15+ min ago   (363+ words) The Hagen History Center celebrated 13 Erie-area individuals whose accomplishments have made an impact on a national scale during its annual “A Night at the Museum.” About 600 people attended the event, which recognized honorees from a variety of professional backgrounds while…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (122+ words) A special ceremony on Thursday, recognized the 100th anniversary of the Perry Monument at Presque Isle State Park. Local officials, dignitaries, and Veterans turned out for the ceremony in full force. Erie native (Ret.) Vice-Admiral Matt Kohler served as the keynote…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (277+ words) The Erie Maritime Museum is preparing for a major infrastructure improvement project designed to safeguard Pennsylvania’s maritime history for generations to come. Beginning in early September, the museum will undergo a comprehensive climate control and HVAC modernization initiative while remaining…...

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4+ week, 1+ day ago   (78+ words) The ceremony will take place at 10 am on September 10th. Erie County Officials are hosting the September 10th ceremony at Crystal Point. The event will honor the 100-year anniversary of the Oliver Hazard Perry Monument at Presque Isle State Park. The monument…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (468+ words) I'm saddened that many, many newspapers across the country no longer exist. The daily newspapers in Titusville, Franklin, and Oil City are recent examples in Northwestern Pennsylvania. But I'm happy to be in a place today where the daily newspaper…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (240+ words) Historians, authors, and history enthusiasts gathered at Gannon University on Thursday as a two-day symposium honoring Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and the War of 1812 got underway in the university's Yehl Ballroom. The event shines a spotlight on Perry's enduring legacy…...