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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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
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