Thursday Jul 30th, 2020
“The Battles Farm acquisition will protect the property from being subdivided, fragmented or developed, which benefits the local community, economy, water quality of Elk Creek, and wildlife,” David Skellie, LERC board president and coastal land use specialist for Pennsylvania Sea Grant, said in a statement.
Wednesday Jul 29th, 2020
Imagine you are a Civil War veteran that was badly wounded during the war. You came home but could not work to provide for your family, and had a lifetime remaining with a body which did not adequately serve you any longer. What would you do? Where would you go?
Monday Jul 27th, 2020
Because students can learn from first-hand experiences.
Friday Jul 24th, 2020
Book Review
American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies by Michael W. Kauffman
Kauffman, Michael W. American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies. New York: Random House, 2004.
Wednesday Jul 22nd, 2020
I have yet to reflect upon the earliest residents of Erie County, the native peoples who once lived here. I’m overdue, and I apologize for my lateness because the 1888 book has so many fascinating stories to tell. I will be featuring objects in the Historical Society collection you may enjoy seeing for they are rarely exhibited.
Friday Jul 17th, 2020
Book Review:
Blaine, Gerald and Lisa McCubbin. The Kennedy Detail: JFK’s Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence. New York: Gallery Books, 2010.
Wednesday Jul 15th, 2020
At last count, there are approximately 150 Churches in Erie County serving the spiritual needs of our residents. Some have large congregations, while others are quite small. All of them, however; are very important to those who belong for their spiritual life and happiness. To be fair, I opened the 1888 book about Erie and am writing about the first Church I set my eyes on, which happened to be St. Stanislaus Church.
Monday Jul 13th, 2020
Because students need to have hands on experiences.
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