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.
Wednesday Jul 8th, 2020
I haven’t written about a person lately and one name stuck out in the 1888 book because I have never met someone named Orange before. So, what started as being intrigued with a name, I discovered many fascinating things about Erie resident Orange Noble.
Monday Jul 6th, 2020
Because students need to learn about Erie’s history.
Saturday Jul 4th, 2020
November and December 1900: Clara Petrat’s life was so different than Winifred Watson’s. Clara did chores that Winifred’s servants and chefs would do: “made my bed”, “washing and dusting”, “set the table”, “wash the dishes”. What day did Clara go to the butcher shop with Mama?
