A young Erie attorney, born in Waterford, became a hero at the Battle of Gettysburg. That battle was fought 156 years ago early this July. Vincent’s name and his deeds......Read More
Generally, we can expect big crowds to visit when we have an exhibit on the Civil War. Terrible as it was, there is a mystic about it that draws us......Read More
Memorial Day history began around the country after the Civil War. Not official yet, it began with family and friends placing flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers, both North......Read More
The good news is that Dr. Judith Lynch (Judy) will be back! The bad news is that she won’t be back until Wednesday, May 8. (The time is 7 –......Read More
FAHS has publicized the upcoming lecture by Dr. Judith Lynch quite a lot recently. She will be at the Sturgeon House on Tuesday evening, March 5, to discuss Manufacturing in......Read More
These two men have spent a great deal of time at the Sturgeon House over the years. From 2010 to 2015 they met every other Saturday to build the archives......Read More
Years and years ago Chautuaqua was more than a location in nearby New York State. It began in the 1870s as a summer training program for Sunday School teachers then......Read More