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From a historical standpoint, the year 1892 was certainly one filled with events known to most Americans. 1892 was also the first full year the family of Harrison F. Watson, Erie roofing paper magnate, and his family lived in the beautiful West 6^th Street mansion, now the jewel of the Hagen History Center campus.

Erie native Howard R. Horton was a humble man who stressed often to his 11 children that there is dignity in work, and that education, learning and productivity are cornerstones of a better life.

“The Battles Farm acquisition will protect the property from being subdivided, fragmented or developed, which benefits the local community, economy, water quality of Elk Creek, and wildlife,” David Skellie, LERC board president and coastal land use specialist for Pennsylvania Sea Grant, said in a statement.

Imagine you are a Civil War veteran that was badly wounded during the war.  You came home but could not work to provide for your family, and had a lifetime remaining with a body which did not adequately serve you any longer.  What would you do?  Where would you go? 

Because students can learn from first-hand experiences.

Book Review

American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies by Michael W. Kauffman

Kauffman, Michael W. American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies. New York: Random House, 2004.

I have yet to reflect upon the earliest residents of Erie County, the native peoples who once lived here.  I’m overdue, and I apologize for my lateness because the 1888 book has so many fascinating stories to tell.  I will be featuring objects in the Historical Society collection you may enjoy seeing for they are rarely exhibited.

Because teachers can learn too.

Book Review:

Blaine, Gerald and Lisa McCubbin. The Kennedy Detail: JFK’s Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence. New York: Gallery Books, 2010.

At last count, there are approximately 150 Churches in Erie County serving the spiritual needs of our residents.  Some have large congregations, while others are quite small.  All of them, however; are very important to those who belong for their spiritual life and happiness.  To be fair, I opened the 1888 book about Erie and am writing about the first Church I set my eyes on, which happened to be St. Stanislaus Church.