9:00am-5:00pm History Exhibit at Rice Avenue Library
The Rice Avenue Library will have a history exhibit on view
Location: Rice Avenue Public Library, Girard
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10747663
10:00am-12:00pm 3 Mini Civil War Talks at Rice Avenue Library
Local historian George Deutsch of the Civil War Roundtable will give three short talks, each around 15-20 minutes (with some time for questions in between):
The Troubled Story of Girard's First Volunteers- At the beginning of the Civil War, Girard and other West County communities raised a 100 man company of volunteers to fight for the Union cause. These first volunteers were mustered in as part of the 90-day Erie Regiment under Col. John McLane. But after that short service, only a few men re-enlisted for its 3-year successor, the famous 83rd Pennsylvania Regiment. Why did that happen? Rare documents and photos of some of these men will be displayed.
The Origins of Taps and Its Connection to the West County- Young Oliver W. Norton was a school teacher in Springfield and a member of Girard’s pre-war militia unit. When the war began, he joined the Erie Regiment and later the 83rd Pennsylvania as the regimental bugler. After the devastating Seven Days Campaign, Norton collaborated with his commanding general to create the iconic bugle call, TAPS.
A Brief History of Girard's Civil War Monument- Dan Rice was arguably Girard’s most famous citizen in the 19th century. Right after the end of the Civil War, Rice erected the first monument to memorialize the soldiers who fought for the Union. He set the example for hundreds of other communities both north and south who followed by putting up monuments over the next half-century.
Location: Rice Avenue Library, Girard
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10747662
10:00am-6:00pm Battles Estate White House Open to the Public
The Hagen History Center will open the "White House" for visitors on the historic Battles Estate.
Location: Battles Estate White House in Girard
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10747664
12:00pm-1:00pm Presque Isle Lighthouse Climb
We will offer 3 free tour times for Erie residents only for the Presque Isle Lighthouse. These tours are available for 8 people at a time and are 40 minutes around the house and grounds and conclude with a climb of the tower. We will have educational activities available at site for those not registered for the tour.
Location: Presque Isle Lighthouse
Registration Required for tour: 24 spots available between 12-1pm.
Registered attendees will have the opportunity to climb the tower, free to Erie residents.
Registration form provided by Lake Erie Lights https://forms.office.com/r/WQaatJ6bdf
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10747665
1:00pm-3:00pm Ask the Genealogist
Bring your genealogy questions to Susan Mueller of the Erie Society for Genealogical Research at the Rice Avenue Library in Girard.
Location: Rice Avenue Library, Girard
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10771048
6:30pm-8pm DNA Genealogy with Helen Shimek of ESGR
Are you curious about DNA testing but don’t know where to begin? This presentation will explain the different kinds of tests, what to expect when you get your results, and how DNA tests can support family research. This presentation is appropriate for anyone, especially for those who have not taken a DNA test or those who have taken a test and are wondering what to do with the results.
Location: Blasco Community Classroom
https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10721394