Record set for Battle of the Barristers!
Friday Jul 29th, 2022
Thanks to the generosity of all involved, a total of $6,739 was raised for Hagen History Center and that’s a record!
Friday Jul 29th, 2022
Thanks to the generosity of all involved, a total of $6,739 was raised for Hagen History Center and that’s a record!
Wednesday Jul 20th, 2022
The Story of Us exhibit now open
Hundreds of historic images and dozens of family stories fill 3,000 square feet on the second floor of our new exhibit building. Our newest major exhibit, called The Story of Us, traces the history of Erie County in a series of displays that include stories of people who created and built our community. This is easily our biggest undertaking in years.
Sunday Jun 19th, 2022
We're excited to host Justin Dombrowski, author of the new local book "Murder & Mayhem in Erie, Pennsylvania" for a brief speaking engagement and book signing on Sunday June 26th at 2PM in the Watson-Curtze Mansion.
Thursday Jun 2nd, 2022
The Erie County Historical Society – Hagen History Center board of directors announced that Caleb M. Pifer has been selected as the new executive director with a start date of June 13, 2022.
Friday May 20th, 2022
How many times have you driven past Old Main on Gannon's University and wondered how the building looked inside? The Unseen Erie Bus Tour from the Hagen History Center aims to shine a light on familiar locations around the city by celebrating their history and showcasing the beauty of these structures. The tour will stop at 7 locations: The Masonic Temple, the HBKS Wealth Advisors Building, the former Strong Mansion on Gannon’s campus, the Boston Store, St. Joseph's apartments, and a former speakeasy. Lunch will be provided and served at the Hagen History Center Erie campus. Sponsored by FirstStudent Transportation and our tour stop locations. Are you ready to see the unseen?
Sunday May 8th, 2022
Each year, Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center recognizes individuals who, through their own efforts, have contributed to the advancement of Erie History. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to nominate individuals they believe deserve special recognition.
Thursday Apr 21st, 2022
Open now in the Watson-Curtze Mansion, we have a room dedicated to Battles Bank President Charlotte Elizabeth Battles. She was a banker, businesswoman, artist and much more. On exhibit you will see some of her personal artwork, furniture, photographs and family history.
Tuesday Apr 5th, 2022
Hagen History Center is honored to celebrate the military service of Bobbi Hovis. Her flight jacket is currently on exhibit as well as medals earned from her Korean and Vietnam War involvement as a Navy flight nurse. Born in 1925, Bobbi grew up in Edinboro, Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Monday Mar 28th, 2022
Congratulations and thank you to Colonel Ross Anthony “Tony” Snow, M. D. , for sharing your story, uniform and 22 years of military service with us. His uniform is currently on exhibit in the Wood-Morrison House on our campus. Tony Snow, M. D.
Monday Feb 28th, 2022
For centuries the sap running from the maple trees has signaled spring in this part of the world – and only in this part of the world! Erie County is right in the middle of North America’s maple syrup region.
Thursday Dec 16th, 2021
First to Eleven shoots Holiday Music Video in Watson-Curtze Mansion for the second year in a row!
Friday Oct 29th, 2021
The executive director of the Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center will retire at the end of the year.
Thursday Sep 9th, 2021
Established in 1967, the United Arts Fund, which is managed by Erie Arts & Culture, supports the arts and humanities in Erie’s urban core by providing unrestricted funding to the Erie County Historical Society- Hagen History Center, the Erie Philharmonic, the Erie Playhouse, the expERIEnce Children’s Museum, and the Flagship Niagara League. The annual United Arts Fund also supports Erie Arts & Culture's Ignite Arts grant program.
Saturday Aug 14th, 2021
On Friday, August 13, The Joe Natalie Show visited Hagen History Center to take a tour of the new and remodeled facilities, including the Watson-Curtze Mansion, Wood-Morrison House, and brand new Exhibit Building.
Wednesday Aug 11th, 2021
Thank you for your donation during Erie Gives!
With your generosity, The Hagen History Center raised $28,251 with 115 donors!
Monday Aug 9th, 2021
Every year during the first weekend in August, the Borough of Girard, Pennsylvania, holds Day Rice Days, a summer celebration that features a chicken barbeque at the volunteer fire company, music, a Saturday morning parade and, of course, a wide variety of food vendors. Each year, the Hagen History Center opens the two houses belonging to the Battles family estate.
Wednesday Jul 28th, 2021
Kids are back on Hagen History Center Campus and inspired by history! More than 20 middle-school students are enjoying our History Detectives Summer Camp this week.
Wednesday Jul 21st, 2021
Thanks to everyone who came down to visit us on our recent grand reopening weekend. More than 2,000 people were inspired by exhibits, history and festivities that brought new life to the corner of West Sixth Street and Chestnut Street.
Thursday Jul 15th, 2021
The Hagen History Center had a beautiful night for its 2021 Annual Meeting and Local Historical Awards presentation on Wednesday. More than 60 Hagen History Center members were in attendance!
Wednesday Jun 30th, 2021
Andy Teach otherwise known on Youtube as "Andy's Awesome Adventures" has traveled to 50 countries on all 7 continents but doesn't consider himself a professional travel vlogger. Andy is "just a guy on vacation who tries to help you figure out where to travel and how to travel, as well as giving you some history about your destination."
Tuesday Jun 29th, 2021
Hagen History invites students in grades six through eight to join us for our History Detectives Summer Camp!
Monday Jun 28th, 2021
On Friday, June 25th, Frank Lloyd Wright's 1931 Cord L-29 arrived at Hagen History Center's New Exhibit Building.
Friday Jun 25th, 2021
On Thursday, June 24th at Girard’s Summer Solstice Party, Executive Director, George Deutsch, presented the original sign from the Battles Bank to the new property owners, Jon and Gina Welsh.
Thursday Jun 17th, 2021
Tuesday Jun 8th, 2021
Frank Lloyd Wright’s original San Francisco office has been rebuilt in Erie, Pennsylvania. It will be available for visitors to
walk through for the first time on July 17 when the Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center reopens.
Monday May 24th, 2021
The Commemorative Book Launch for the book, Answering the Call, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in World War One, will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Hagen History Center, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday May 23rd, 2021
Theresa Gamble has joined the Hagen History Center in Erie as Director of Library and Archives.
Monday May 10th, 2021
Curator Becky Weiser took Girl Scout Troop 17009 through the mansion where six Scouts had the experience of being curators for a few hours, in addition to learning about strong women. The girls earned their Women in History patches.