Monday Dec 6th, 2021
On this 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, we should remember at the sacrifices that people with Erie County connections made then and throughout World War II. The war reached into nearly every aspect of American life in those years and forever changed this county, this country and the world.
Wednesday Nov 24th, 2021
I believe I confessed in an earlier blog that I like trains. I like watching freight trains, riding in a passenger car, or eating in a dining car. I guess that makes me a small-time railroad enthusiast or part of the railfan culture that really does exist. If you want to meet hard-core railfans, I suggest a stay at the Station Inn in Cresson, Pennsylvania. I have only stayed there twice.
Tuesday Nov 23rd, 2021
On the fourth Thursday of November since 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday, Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving with a feast. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce topped off with pumpkin pie for dessert.
Wednesday Nov 17th, 2021
The Hagen History Center was fortunate recently. A donor sent an object relating to the 1888 Erie Penna. Illustrated Souvenir book that this blog is inspired by, and it is making me hungry!
Thursday Nov 11th, 2021
Greg Henning is just one of many volunteers at the Hagen History Center and only one of several who is a veteran. Greg is the focus of this profile coming during the week when we celebrate all our veterans and Veterans Day.
Wednesday Nov 10th, 2021
Welcome back to men’s fashion! Today continues our journey through men’s clothing with part three of this blog.
Friday Nov 5th, 2021
Here is the occasional blog, “Found in the Archives”, that was announced back in September, remember the Strong Vincent find? Like I said in that September blog— “is a once a month or two kind of find.”
Wednesday Nov 3rd, 2021
Welcome back to men’s fashion! Today we will continue through the decades of men’s fashion with part two of this blog.
Wednesday Oct 27th, 2021
Today’s blog will be in three parts. I thought it might be interesting to look into the changes in men’s clothing throughout the years. Usually, we hear much about women’s clothing simply because there were so many more changes. This does not mean men’s clothing didn’t evolve over time also.
Monday Oct 25th, 2021
The title of this blog may sound odd, but it is a topic that many people may not know about. I personally did not know this competition until I began working at the Hagen History Center.
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