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African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #11

KayAnn Warner

Wednesday Feb 9th, 2022

For the month of February, the Hagen History Center will be recognizing African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage (The Trail).

Happiness & Long Life for All Its Residents #76

Becky Weiser

Wednesday Feb 9th, 2022

Before there was the famous Erie born singer Pat Monahan, there was a famous Erie born singer Ruth Ford, professionally known as Rosita Fordieri. Have you heard of her?

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #9

KayAnn Warner

Monday Feb 7th, 2022

For the month of February, Hagen History Center will be recognizing African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage (The Trail).

Honoring our Fallen Vietnam Service Men

Jeff Sherry

Monday Feb 7th, 2022

This Memorial Day, “The Wall That Heals,” a portable version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. will visit Erie. In recognition of the visit of “The Wall That Heals,” the Hagen History Center will recognize the 59 servicemen from Erie County that are among the over 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in Southeast Asia. Each week, a few veterans will be featured on our social media. The week of Memorial Day, several servicemen will be honored.

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #3

KayAnn Warner

Saturday Feb 5th, 2022

For the month of February, Hagen History Center will be recognizing African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage (The Trail).

Isaly’s: What We Did Before Fast Food

Jeff Sherry

Friday Feb 4th, 2022

In the days before the proliferation of fast-food restaurants, hungry folks could stop at their local Isaly’s store for a meal, a loaf of bread, ice cream and milk. While there were no Isaly’s in Erie County, over 700 stores and dairy plants dotted the cities and towns of western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. This blog will look back at the not too distant past and certainly jog the memories of many readers.

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #2

KayAnn Warner

Thursday Feb 3rd, 2022

If you missed it, for the month of February, the Hagen History Center will be recognizing African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage (The Trail)!

Tips on attending Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney

Becky Weiser

Wednesday Feb 2nd, 2022

Living in Northwest Pennsylvania, we have all heard of Groundhog Day and look forward to the prognostication of Spring’s arrival. We have all probably seen the movie “Groundhog Day” and sometimes feel like we live that movie at times. Well, have you ever gone to Punxsutawney to experience Groundhog Day? I did go several years ago and if you are ever thinking about it, here are some points to consider!

Happiness & Long Life for All its Residents #75

Becky Weiser

Wednesday Feb 2nd, 2022

Ah, the good old days! So many people who walk through the Watson-Curtze mansion imagine a life of servants, fine clothing, and beautiful furnishings. Others perhaps see a “gilded” cage of strict social rules and structure based on race, class, and gender. Even though I prefer to imagine the former, the latter cannot be denied.

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #1

KayAnn Warner

Tuesday Feb 1st, 2022

For the month of February, the Hagen History Center will be recognizing African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage (The Trail).

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #11

Happiness & Long Life for All Its Residents #76

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #9

Honoring our Fallen Vietnam Service Men

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #3

Isaly’s: What We Did Before Fast Food

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #2

Tips on attending Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney

Happiness & Long Life for All its Residents #75

African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage #1

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