WEST COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ’ S HAZEL KIBLER MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Address : 34 Main Street West , Girard Borough Building , Girard Contact : 814.774.3653
This museum features memorabilia of Dan Rice , famous clown and circus owner of the 1850s . It has a large collection of Marx toys , manufactured in Girard . Period furnishings , photographs , newspapers and an Underground Railroad exhibit are also periodically on display . Call for information on touring the museum .
Summer Inspiration
BLASCO FILM SERIES
Date : Last Sunday of every month Time : 1:30 p . m . Address : Hirt Auditorium at Blasco Memorial Library , 160 East Front Street , Erie Contact : erielibrary . org / events , or 814.451.6900
See a summer movie courtesy of Blasco Library ! There is nothing like a movie on the big screen — especially if you ’ ve never seen some of these classics . Showings are free and open to the public . Visit the website for more information .
ERIE ART MUSEUM SECOND SUNDAYS
Date : Second Sunday of each month Time : 1 to 5 p . m . Address : 411 State Street , Erie Contact : erieartmuseum . org / second‐Sundays , or 814.459.5477
On the second Sunday of each month there is free admission at the Erie Art Museum ! Visitors are invited to take a tour of a featured gallery with a museum educator and participate in an exhibit‐based art‐making activity , often with the help of a visiting artist . Explore the galleries , make meaningful connections to the artwork and build cool creations to take home . Visitors can become sculptors , filmmakers , photographers , animators , dancers and more with projects that are cool enough for kids and still intriguing for older ages . Visit the website for more information .
ERIE FOOD TOUR
Addresses : Various restaurant locations throughout Downtown Erie Contact : eriefoodtours . com , or 814.572.1407 Learn the history and culture of Erie ’ s beautiful downtown area while enjoying delicious food from locally owned restaurants , bakeries , and specialty shops . You ’ ll stroll through the heart of Erie ’ s business district , pass by legendary entertainment venues and visit the establishments that have made a lasting imprint on the city . Whether you ’ re an Erie native or just visiting , this is the perfect lunchtime activity for anyone who enjoys eating good food and learning a little bit along the way . Pre‐purchased tickets are required . Visit the website for more information .
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHTHOUSE TOURS
Address : Presque Isle State Park , 301 Peninsula Drive , Erie Contact : presqueislelighthouse . org / tours , or 814.833.1495
See a spectacular view of Lake Erie ! Located near Beach 8 , the Presque Isle Lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse on Lake Erie ’ s shore . For 141 years it has been used as a residence , most recently for park staff . Climbing the 78 steps gives you quite a view of Lake Erie ! Visit the website for more information on available dates and times .
TOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER TOUR
Address : Presque Isle State Park , 301 Peninsula Drive , Erie Contact : trecpi . org , or 814.833.7424
The gateway to Presque Isle and Lake Erie , and home to one of the most stimulating and memorable experiences in Pennsylvania , the Tom Ridge Environmental Center is an educational center at heart . It is dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle and the different forms of life that inhabit the peninsula . Be sure to climb ( or take the elevator ) to the top of the tower for a great view of Presque Isle
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