Monthly Archives: April 2013

Erie PA Genealogy Weekly for April 21, 2013

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Local events and other goings-on for genealogy and family history enthusiasts in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Interrupted Journey: The Sinking of the Steamer Atlantic

Tue, April 23, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach Street, Erie. Erie Yesterday offers the following details:

The remains of the luxury, upper-cabin Steamer Atlantic, which rests at the bottom of Lake Erie, tell the story of one of the most important shipwrecks in the world. Approximately 200 passengers and crew perished as the result of the sinking in 1852. The Atlantic’s many stories include the steam technology era, ethnic immigration, the evolution of shipping on Lake Erie and much more. Presented by Dr. David Frew.

Historic West Sixth Street Walking Tour

Erie County Historical Society’s popular event will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013. The self guided tour encompasses 10 of Erie’s most beautiful buildings. The properties will be open from 6-9pm. Guests can visit in any order, spend as much time as they would like at each, and stop by the Watson Curtse Mansion for light refreshments.  For more information, or to order tickets, contact the historical society at 454.1813 x24.

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Erie PA Genealogy Weekly for April 15, 2013

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Local events and other goings-on for genealogy and family history enthusiasts in Erie County, Pennsylvania

National Library Week

As part of the Erie County Public Library’s week long celebrations, Debbi Lyon, author of the popular blog “Old Time Erie,” will give talk on Tuesday, April 16th, at 7pm, in the library’s Heritage Room.

My View II: The Smoke has Lifted, The Tullio Era Begins

Tue, April 16, 7pm – 9pm at the Jefferson Educational Society, at 3207 State Street, Erie.

The second half of a personal, “behind-the-scenes” account of Erie politics resumes with the beginning of the Mayor Tullio era: including observations and opinions of how the Erie political realm really operates; and explaining the historic battle over the sale of Erie’s Water Department. Presented by Patrick Cappabianca, M.A. Tickets are $10/person; $15 with a guest.

Erie County Historical Society’s Sally Carlow Kohler Lecture Series

Wed, April 17, 7pm – 9pm at the Cashier’s House,  419 State Street, Erie

Tom Yots, the Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo-Niagara will speak about historic Buffalo and the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from Buffalo’s preservation experiences.

ECHS members and children under 13 are free. Guests and non-members pay $5.

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Erie PA Genealogy Weekly for April 7, 2013

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Local events and other goings-on for genealogy and family history enthusiasts in Erie County, Pennsylvania

The Erie Society for Genealogical Research will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday April 9, 2013, at 7PM at the Erie History Center, 419 State Street Erie PA 16501. This month’s speaker is Elaine McCleary, who will give a talk about “Uncle Sam.” Doors open  at 6:40 and close at 7:10. Call 454-1813 x29 for more information.

Transportation historian Kenneth C. Springirth will speak about his latest book Erie to Cleveland by Trolley. Mr. Springirth’s talk will be held in the Admiral Room of the Erie County Public Library on Sunday, April 14th, at 2pm, as part of the library’s week long celebration of National Library Week. Debbi Lyon, author of the popular blog “Old Time Erie,” is giving a talk on Tuesday, April 16th, at 7pm, in the library’s Heritage Room.

Dr. Verel R. Salmon will speak about his recently published book, Common Men in the War for the Common Man,  at a book signing event at Werner Books, 3514 Liberty Street, Liberty Plaza, Erie PA, on Saturday April 13th, 11am-1pm.

Tickets for the Erie Historical Society’s April 25th Historic Sixth Street Walking Tour, are on sale here. Call 454-1813 x24 for more information.

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