In 1994, Township Supervisors appointed Judy Wieczorek and Beth Simmons to initiate a project for the Erie Bicentennial in 1995. The Harborcreek Historical Society was then created and incorporated with 22 charter members. Charter members laid the foundation for the Society through By-Laws; others wrote folios on Harborcreek topics and developed the Central School print, which was used for the not
e cards and other items. The signature project was the restoration of the Gospel Hill Burial Ground. Today the Historical Society is the caretaker of the Burial Ground. This site contains the graves of early settlers including Thomas Rees, surveyor and early owner of township land. Other Harborcreek families buried there are: Bonnell, Sewell, and Tuttle. Each year historical programs are scheduled for members and the public is welcome. We work together with the Lawrence Park Historical Society, the Erie County History Center and Wesleyville, which was part of Harborcreek Township until May 31, 1912. The Society is part of ERIE YESTERDAY; this is a network of county historical societies and museums which promote local history. Furthermore, we participate with the Harborcreek Township Supervisiors, the Harbor Creek School District & the Harborcreek Chamber of Commerce for community events. The Historical Society is maintained and grows through the efforts and generosity of the Harborcreek community. We list tribute or memorial donations in our newsletter. We accept historical donations with reference to the Harborcreek area. We have received yearbooks, family histories, lots of photographs, reference books, news articles, artwork of various landmarks, and school memorabilia. The archives are accessible to members and the general public. Presently there are over 200 members living in Pennsylvania and 21 other states.
