FAIRVIEW AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S STURGEON HOUSE
Address: 4302 Avonia Road, Fairview
Contact: fairviewhistoryeriecountypa.org, or 814.474.5855
The Sturgeon House is located on the southwest corner of the
intersection of Avonia Road and Water Street in the village of
Fairview. The village area, once commonly called Sturgeonville
and incorporated as Fairview Borough from 1868 through
1997, is the largest settlement in Fairview Township. For more
information on scheduling a visit, view the website.
FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Address: 428 Chestnut Street, Erie
Contact: firefightershistoricalmuseum.com
A great place to take your little firefighter to learn more! The
Firefighters Historical Museum was founded in 1969 and moved
into its present site in 1976. Operated by an all‑volunteer staff,
the museum is located in old Erie Fire Department Station #4
and is dedicated to all firefighters who have risked and lost their
lives while saving the lives and property of their fellow residents.
Visit the website for more information.
ELK CREEK TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Address: 10410 High Street, Albion
Contact: facebook.com/ECTHistoricalSociety, or 814.323.0447
The Elk Creek Township Historical Society is dedicated to
the preservation and restoration of local history and historic
landmarks. Take advantage of the many community events
that the society hosts at The Little Church on the Hill, a
150‑year‑old historic landmark. Visit the Facebook page for
more information.
THE HAGEN HISTORY CENTER OF THE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ERIE COUNTY
Address: 356 West 6th Street, Erie
Contact: eriehistory.com/visit‑our‑museums, or 814.454.1813 ext. 32
This summer, teach your kids more about local history!
The Hagen History Center is the flagship property for The
Historical Society of Erie County. The site is comprised of
the Watson‑Curtze Mansion, the Carriage House, and the
King‑Martens Archive Building. Visit the website for more
information.
LAKE SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM
Address: 31 Wall Street at Robinson, North East
Contact: lakeshorerailway.com, or 814.725.1911
All aboard for some summer fun! The Lake Shore Railway
Museum is such a great place to visit if you’re a rail fan. There
are locomotives and railcars on the museum grounds, railroad
exhibits inside and the very popular gift shop, where you can get
all sorts of railroad and train‑related books, magazines, t‑shirts,
caps, pins, postcards and a whole lot more. Visit the website for
more information.
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