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HistERIE Week 2023

Celebrate History in Erie County!

Tuesday, June 6th

10:00am-5:00pm Tower Tuesday at Erie Land Lighthouse
The community is welcome to climb for free. Docents can give history on the grounds and from the tower, and we will have educational activities available.
No Registration Required
Location: Erie Land Lighthouse
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10744632


1:00pm-2:00pm Historic Marker talk at Hornby School Museum
Hear the story of the Hornby School House, formerly a one-room schoolhouse known as Shadduck School.
Location: The historic marker at Hornby School- Museum, North East, PA

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10751047


1:00pm-5:00pm Hornby School Museum Open
Step back in time to what schools looked like years ago at the Hornby School Museum. The building was used from 1875 to 1956!
Location: Hornby School Museum, 10000 Station Rd. North East, PA
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10751061


3:00pm-4:00pm Erie Insurance Heritage Center Tour
Take a tour of the history exhibit at Erie Insurance! Attendees must register in advance and will meet at the entrance of the new Thomas B. Hagen Building on the Erie Insurance campus.
Location: Thomas B. Hagen Building Entrance
Registration Required, 15 Attendees Permitted, will receive security badge
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10744668


5:00pm-5:30pm Family History and Oral Traditions
Join mother and daughter team Toni and Rachel Stevenson to talk about how to keep family stories alive and kicking after a loved one has passed and about the oral tradition passed down in their family for generations.
Location: Blasco Library Community Classroom
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10745186


6:00-8:30pm Lawrence Park Historical Society Open
The Lawrence Park Historical Society will be open to visitors.
Location: Lawrence Park Historical Society 4230 Iroquois Ave, Erie 16511
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10745698


6:30-8:00pm Historic Walking Tour in Lawrence Park
Beginning at the Iroquois Branch Library, the Lawrence Park Historical Society will give a walking tour of the historic places in the Elbow Tree Park area. Wear your comfy walking shoes! (And bring an umbrella just in case)
Location: Iroquois Branch Library 
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10745717