The new Erie County Historical Society was created when the Erie Historical Museum merged with the Erie County Historical Society on January 1, 2000. The new organization includes sites in downtown Erie and in Girard, Pennsylvania. Programs are offered at the Cashier’s House & Erie County History Center on State Street, the Watson-Curtze Mansion and the Erie Planetarium on West Sixth Street, and the Battles Museum of Rural Life in Girard.

Educational programming at ECHS takes advantage of all six sites. With thousands of things to see, and a wide array of topics to study, students and adults are sure to enjoy their experience. Educational programs are adaptable for ages 6 through adult.

For information regarding the Erie Planetarium please contact:

Jim Gavio, Planetarium Director
356 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Telephone: (814) 871-5790
Fax: (814) 454-6890

For information regarding the Erie County History Center & Cashier's House, the Watson-Curtze Mansion, or the Battles Museums of Rural Life please contact:

Melinda Meyer, Director of Education
419 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
Telephone: (814) 454-1813 Ext.24
Fax: (814) 454-6890