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Erie County Historical Society
The Erie County Historical Society is an organization dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and presentation of the rich history of Erie and adjacent regions including Lake Erie and its maritime traditions. Venues include museums, historic houses, a library, and an archive building. Groups can experience Erie County's history at the Hagen History Center, Watson-Curtze Mansion & Carriage House, King-Martens Archive Building, the Battles Estate, and the Charlotte Elizabeth Battles Memorial Museum. The venues feature rare books, photographs, historic maps, and more. Educational programs are available.
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Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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Erie County Historical Society
The Erie County Historical Society is an organization dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and presentation of the rich history of Erie and adjacent regions including Lake Erie and its maritime traditions. Venues include museums, historic houses, a library, and an archive building. Groups can experience Erie County's history at the Hagen History Center, Watson-Curtze Mansion & Carriage House, King-Martens Archive Building, the Battles Estate, and the Charlotte Elizabeth Battles Memorial Museum. The venues feature rare books, photographs, historic maps, and more. Educational programs are available.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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