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 tonight, Tuesday May 14, 2013, at 7PM at the Erie History Center, 419 State Street Erie PA 16501. This month’s speaker is Jen Salem from TREC  center, who will give a talk on native plants of Erie County and Presque Isle State Park; Doors open at 6:40 and close at 7:10. Call 454-1813 x29 for more information.

Harry T. Burleigh and the Lawrence Family to be Honored

A dedication ceremony of street markers acknowledging Harry T. Burleigh and the Lawrence family contributions to Erie and its History is scheduled for Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bagnoni Council Chamber at City Hall.

 The Harry T. Burleigh Society will present a short program on the contributions of both families. Following the ceremony there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at East 3rd Street from French to Holland Streets commemorating Harry T. Burleigh, and then at West Front Street from Sassafras to Myrtle Streets commemorating the Lawrence family. The ceremony is opened to the public.

Reservations are being taken for two Erie County Historical Society special events:

The Final Clue: a 1920s murder mystery. $300 for a team of 6. June 15th, 6-?

Potterpalooza, a week long children’s camp that celebrates the magical wonder of Harry Potter. Children will dress as their favorite Harry Potter character and enjoy activities such as Potions class, a planetarium show and Defense Against the Dark Arts! $160 per child, $145 for additional children. July 22nd and July 29th.

For more information, or to reserve a spot or purchase tickets to these events, contact the Erie County Historical Society at (814)454-1813.