Wednesday Apr 28th, 2021
Four thousand years ago the Chinese discovered that the cocoon a silkworm produces can be unraveled and spun into thread. Death was threatened to anyone who would reveal the secret but over time, the method spread to many other countries in the world, including the United States.
Tuesday Apr 27th, 2021
The Civil War which had torn the United States in two for the last four years was almost over on April 14, 1865. Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia had surrendered to Union forces under General U.S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, the previous Sunday.
Sunday Apr 25th, 2021
The Blackbirds, 1893-1894
Saturday Apr 24th, 2021
League Confusion, 1890-1891
Thursday Apr 22nd, 2021
An interesting document found in the archives of the Hagen History Center, from Booker T. Washington, is a handwritten thank-you note to Mrs. R.S. (Charlotte) Battles and the R.S. Battles Bank of Girard, Pennsylvania.
Wednesday Apr 21st, 2021
Being a student of local history, one of my favorite places to walk is the Erie Cemetery. Walking through, it is a “who’s who” of old Erie families, the wealthy and not so wealthy.
Saturday Apr 17th, 2021
The recent near-death experience of the Erie Seawolves minor league baseball team had many local baseball fans on edge for over a year, after the press leaked a story that the team would be one of over forty minor league clubs to be dropped as an affiliated franchise of the major leagues.
Friday Apr 16th, 2021
Have you ever thought about geographic location? Why are some places located where they are? Why not someplace other than there? Geography is not accidental. And the location of towns and cities is determined by many geographic factors, such as climate, water and access to transportation.
Thursday Apr 15th, 2021
Each year, Erie County Historical Society – Hagen History Center recognizes individuals who, through their own efforts, have contributed to the advancement of Erie History. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to nominate individuals they believe deserve special recognition.
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