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The Beauty of a Colorful Mind- Poetry Hour

Thursday Jan 21st, 2021

As a tribute to Black History Month, Hagen History Center is hosting The Beauty of a Colorful Mind; Honoring the Past while Inspiring a Brilliant Future, Poetry Hour.

Long Life & Happiness to All Its Residents #41

Becky Weiser

Wednesday Jan 20th, 2021

Jarecki, one name, two different companies here in Erie County. One began in the mid-1800s, the other in the mid-1900s. The first was the Jarecki Manufacturing Company begun by Henry Jarecki, the second is Jarecki Valves begun by Frank Jarecki and no, they are not related.

GALentines Day Yoga 2021

Monday Jan 18th, 2021

Who needs Valentine’s Day when you can focus on health and history with your closest gal pals on GALentines Day? During this time of limited social gatherings, Hagen History Center would like to invite you to GALentines Day Yoga, Yoga with Abi; a fun virtual yoga experience the day before Valentine’s Day! Abi will lead you through an hour-fifteen-minute Hatha Yoga Flow with emphasis on expanding your heart chakra beginning at 10 AM via Zoom. After yoga spoil yourself with a take-home box filled with sweet treats along with a 350mL bottle of Mazza white wine!

General Richard E. Ellsworth, U.S. Air Force

Jeff Sherry

Friday Jan 15th, 2021

Brigadier General Richard Elmer Ellsworth was a true pioneer in the use of weather reporting and research for the Air Force during the Cold War. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on July 18,1911, Ellsworth joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1929 and was accepted into the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1931.

History of Waldameer

Thursday Jan 14th, 2021

Brian Gorman, Vice President of Operations at Waldameer and Water World will examine the history of one of the region’s oldest and iconic amusement parks from the beginning to today.

Long Life & Happiness for All its Residents #40

Becky Weiser

Wednesday Jan 13th, 2021

Do you remember last Summer? Beautiful and mainly rain free, the Coronavirus encouraged everyone to go outside as much as possible and I did! Long walks were the order of each day and I even got a chance to visit some areas of the city that I had never explored before. Maybe you have heard of them, walked through these areas, or perhaps even live there, however; it was a first-time real treat for me. We have such great tucked away treasures in Erie. The following are two such areas.

History of Saint Patrick Church

Monday Jan 11th, 2021

Saint Patrick Parish in Erie, known as the "Spirit of the Bayfront" stands as the oldest Catholic Parish in the city since 1837.

Victorian Holiday Virtual Tour Last Chance

Saturday Jan 9th, 2021

This weekend is the final weekend to view our Victorian Holiday Virtual Tour sponsored by Erie Federal Credit Union.

Harry Kellar- "Dean of American Magicians"

Jeff Sherry

Friday Jan 8th, 2021

Heinrich Kellar, known as Harry, was born to German Immigrants in Erie, Pennsylvania, on July 11, 1849.

2020 ECGRA Lead Asset Endowment

Thursday Jan 7th, 2021

This year marks one decade of #ECGRA investing in its nine Lead Asset organizations. The strategic decision to sustain Lead Assets in perpetuity by creating the Erie County Lead Assets Endowment has extended the long-term impact of gaming revenue in Erie County.

The Beauty of a Colorful Mind- Poetry Hour

Long Life & Happiness to All Its Residents #41

GALentines Day Yoga 2021

General Richard E. Ellsworth, U.S. Air Force

History of Waldameer

Long Life & Happiness for All its Residents #40

History of Saint Patrick Church

Victorian Holiday Virtual Tour Last Chance

Harry Kellar- "Dean of American Magicians"

2020 ECGRA Lead Asset Endowment

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