Events

When we tie our shoes, we don’t think about the history of rope, but did you know rope has ties to prehistoric times in knots, pulleys, winches, and other tools? It also has a more current connection to outer space elevators. Learn more when Tim Queeney, the author of Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization, comes to the Jefferson Educational Society. Queeney, the former editor of Ocean Navigator, will bring his adventures and exploration as a researcher, author, teacher, and teacher aboard tall ships to life on April 22.

What will cities of the future look like? Architect Robert Heineman, FAIA, will share his insights from his work on the development of The Woodlands, Texas, one of the nation’s most influential master-planned cities.

Thursday May 7th, 2026 | 12 pm
Step inside history with a free, guided tour thanks to VisitErie! Explore the stories of the Watson-Curtze Mansion and the Wood-Morrison House during a 1.5-hour immersive experience.

Step inside history with a free, guided tour thanks to VisitErie! Explore the stories of the Watson-Curtze Mansion and the Wood-Morrison House during a 1.5-hour immersive experience.

Now in its fifth year, this signature men’s cocktail fundraiser offers an unforgettable night out. Last year, more than 200 guests enjoyed hearty chef‑crafted hors d’oeuvres, a premium open bar, cigars, billiards, and plenty of laid‑back camaraderie.

Celebrate with us in the sunflowers! We’re hosting a garden party for women at the Battles White House, 306 Walnut Street, Girard, PA.

Join us August 13 and 14 on the campus of Gannon University for a series of discussions by noted Oliver Hazard Perry historians.

Historian Dr. Judith Ridner will explore the fascinating history of something we use every day: soap.

Dr. Ridner, professor of history at Mississippi State University and co-editor of Early American Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal, reveals how soap’s early beginnings of tallow and oils evolved across centuries and cultures to become the household product we rely upon for cleanliness of ourselves and our homes.

The 6th annual A Night at the Museum Gala is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Hagen History Center. We’ll return to the historic Watson-Curtze Mansion in Erie for an evening of celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.