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The Kennedy Detail: JFK’s Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence

Jeff Sherry

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.

Long Life & Happiness to All Its Residents #16

Becky Weiser

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.

Why give to ECHS during Erie Gives?

Geri Cicchetti

Monday Jul 13th, 2020

Because students need to have hands on experiences.

Charlotte Battles Garden Tour

Thursday Jul 9th, 2020

Take a tour of Charlotte Battles Garden

Long Life & Happiness to All Its Residents #15

Becky Weiser

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.

Why give to ECHS during Erie Gives?

Geri Cicchetti

Monday Jul 6th, 2020

Because students need to learn about Erie’s history.

Saturday from the Archives

Clara Petrat

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?

George Washington in NWPA

Jeff Sherry

Friday Jul 3rd, 2020

Museum Educator, Jeff Sherry, take you on a tour of where George Washington visited in NWPA.

Long Life & Happiness to All Its Residents #14

Becky Weiser

Wednesday Jul 1st, 2020

In the year 2020, we all take for granted something which sometimes freaks us out when we don’t have it. Any guesses what that is? That’s right – electricity! In 1887, the Edison Electric Light and Power Company was organized in Erie providing the first electricity for the city.

Why give to ECHS during Erie Gives?

Geri Cicchetti

Tuesday Jun 30th, 2020

Because students need to visit the museum.

The Kennedy Detail: JFK’s Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence

Long Life & Happiness to All Its Residents #16

Why give to ECHS during Erie Gives?

Charlotte Battles Garden Tour

Long Life & Happiness to All Its Residents #15

Why give to ECHS during Erie Gives?

Saturday from the Archives

George Washington in NWPA

Long Life & Happiness to All Its Residents #14

Why give to ECHS during Erie Gives?

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