Harborcreek Historical Society

Harborcreek Historical Society The Society collects, preserves and interprets the history of Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania. We are located in the historic Gifford-Blanchfield House.

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.

Another Harborcreek-based HistERIE event
05/18/2026

Another Harborcreek-based HistERIE event

One of the focuses of the America 250 campaign is American Innovation. Throughout its history, the Hammermill Paper Company was innovative in its papermaking, but also in...

40 of 48 seats were filled on today's bus tour of Harborcreek Township! Thank you Nancy for sharing your knowledge and g...
05/17/2026

40 of 48 seats were filled on today's bus tour of Harborcreek Township! Thank you Nancy for sharing your knowledge and guiding the tour, Shelly for driving, and our riders for spending the afternoon with us!

What a beautiful day for a ride.

Check out other HistERIE Week programs at:
https://eriecounty-pa.libguides.com/histerie

Today's Big Truck Day at Harborcreek Township! Stop by, see the big trucks, fill the front loader with goodies for the E...
05/16/2026

Today's Big Truck Day at Harborcreek Township! Stop by, see the big trucks, fill the front loader with goodies for the Ella Cochran Food Pantry, and come play with us! Open 10 am - 1 pm.

The Erie County Public Library's annual HistERIE Week - a weeklong celebration of local history - STARTS THIS WEEKEND! W...
05/15/2026

The Erie County Public Library's annual HistERIE Week - a weeklong celebration of local history - STARTS THIS WEEKEND!

What do you plan on attending?

Have you built your HistERIE Itinerary yet? With over 20 events celebrating our personal and community history, there's something for every interest! Find something each day May 16-23.

Take 2 different bus tours, a biking tour, a walking tour, and a behind-the-scenes tour. Visit historic sites and hear their stories first-hand. Get free passes to three local museums and take advantage of free admission at others throughout the week. Try heritage crafts and learn how to put free genealogy tools to work. Hear about local legends and Erie's historic tall tales.

All free, all through HistERIE. Find full details at https://eriecounty-pa.libguides.com/histerie

A huge thank you to Amanda Post and Erie News Now for inviting us to the blue couches to talk about the society's upcomi...
05/14/2026

A huge thank you to Amanda Post and Erie News Now for inviting us to the blue couches to talk about the society's upcoming bus tour of Harborcreek Township!

The tour is Sunday, May 17th 1-3 pm, with the bus boarding at the Harborcreek Historical Society, 5661 Buffalo Road. Register by email us at [email protected]. Only a few seats remain!

Click here to view this video from erienewsnow.com.

To all those who enjoyed seeing a small portion of the Richard Guckes Collection at the Iroquois Branch Library, you can...
05/09/2026

To all those who enjoyed seeing a small portion of the Richard Guckes Collection at the Iroquois Branch Library, you can now view all (37) items in the collection online at: https://hub.catalogit.app/harborcreek-historical-society

Whew! It took a while, but it's worth it!

The Jefferson Educational Society - at the Harborcreek Municipal Building - is hosting "The French Expeditions to Lake E...
05/06/2026

The Jefferson Educational Society - at the Harborcreek Municipal Building - is hosting "The French Expeditions to Lake Erie: An American Legacy" May 13, 2026 6:00 - 7:30 PM with David Frew, Ph.D.

Register for free at: https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/harborcreek-satellite-the-french-expeditions-to-lake-erie-an-american-legacy

Program Description: An 18th Century betting person might have predicted that North America would have become French as opposed to British, Spanish, or a brand-new, independent country: The United States. Lake Erie was a frenetic epicenter of French activities that surrounded the conflict and turmoil between political forces that shaped the region. Much of the direct influence has disappeared from collective memory, but we continue to experience dozens of historic French contributions.

Join us as JES Scholar-in-Residence Dr. David Frew details the primary regional French contributions and weaves them into a story that continues through modern times. His integration of French influences will spark curiosities and suggest exciting new explorations.

Just a few of the items recently added to the Society's collections. We love it when folks think of the historical socie...
05/02/2026

Just a few of the items recently added to the Society's collections. We love it when folks think of the historical society for donations like these!

Thank you to those who brought them in!

Happy 90th birthday to Harborcreek resident Sister Joan Chittister.
04/26/2026

Happy 90th birthday to Harborcreek resident Sister Joan Chittister.

Address

5661 Buffalo Road, PO BOX 121
Harborcreek, PA
16421

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(814) 899-4447

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