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History of the Corry High School Alumni Association
Vicki Amoroso Hajec Lori Weidner Mandi Johnson
Local Area Historical Markers
Steve Bishop August 2024
Joshua Merrill 2008, PA Game Commission started in 2008, Corry Fish Hatchery 2010, Oil Creek Railroad 2012, Inez Mecusker 2017, & Charles Keating 2022
"What a great initiative by the Historical Society! Steve Bishop spearheaded the marker honoring Inez Mecusker and can provide detail on the other markers. Come check out the museum and learn about Corry’s rich and vibrant history! " Corry Community Foundation "Excellent presentation!" John Z. https://share.phmc.pa.gov/markers/
The World War One Diary and Art of Doughboy Cpl. Harold W Pierce: Duty, Terror and Survival
William Welch
The July 22nd Speaker series was cancelled. We apologize and hope to reschedule at a later date.
THE ROLE OF INTELLIGENCE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Explained significance of sources during the Revolutionary War
Understand methodologies utilized: The Culper Spy Ring
Discussed dynamics and impact of espionage as practiced during the Revolutionary War
Case study of Benedict Arnold June 24, 2024
Michael A. Ganske Silver Eagle Consulting LLC
Making Herbal Tinctures: Guests made tinctures with fresh and dried medicinal plants. They tasted and discussed why we tincture some herbs (not others), the ins & outs of how to make a tincture, from start to finish and how to store and work with these preparations to support wellness. Everyone left with their own tinctures, infused with their own energies and a multitude of healing properties, as well as handouts so that they can continue to stock their home medicine cabinets. This workshop was best suited for those new to making tincture, those with little experience, and those with questions and uncertainties and want to expand their confidence, even practice in-person. Leslie Alexander June 3, 2024
Herbal Walkabout: There are many medicinal herbs that grow in northwestern Pennsylvania. Dozens are available to support health and wellness, and early May is a fine time to begin to explore what is thriving. This plant walk will include a short stroll around the museum grounds as we identify local herbal allies, taste them, and discuss some of the ways that we can work with these herbs in our homes. Leslie Alexander May 9, 2024
The Town's Attic: The Importance of Our Small Town Historical Museums and Societies
Why the little things of our past can resonate so largely
https://www.eriereader.com/article/the-towns-attic-the-importance-of-our-small-town-historical-museums-and-societies https://www.eriereader.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rustanddirt
Corry Area Museum Tournament Bracket 2024 Winner!
Climax Locomotive#1681 Class B -1912
Climax Manufacturing Company began building geared locomotives back in the 1880s; the first one on record was shipped from the plant in 1888. The last one was shipped out of the plant in 1930. Adapted from an article written by Walter Casler.
Genealogical Meet & Greet, held in March 2024, was an opportunity to share insights, discoveries, tips, and stories. Topics included your 'brick walls", including DNA and how to break through. Attendees had a chance to research local archive material. Guests brought questions, genealogy data, notebook, and a list of research topics.
Leon Sam Briggs of the Tonawanda Seneca of the Hawk Clan, discussed the local history of the Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Mohawk, Oneidas, Cayuga's, and Onondagas) in the territories and their way of life and where we are today. History, culture, economics, a traditional way of life, and my cultural teaching from the United States and how that effects everyone today was discussed in 2023.
https://www.haudenosauneeconfederacy.com/the-league-of-nations/
https://fortleboeufhistory.com/
Alan & Alyssa Royek and family have worked professionally, diligently, and passionately to ensure that the Royek Farm and Till Top Creamery remain active and profitable. The Royek farm has been designated as a Century Farm and has also been classified as a Dairy of Distinction. Their presentation in 2023 was quite the success.
John Wood hosted a Q & A session on the Clough Farm (Spring Valley Farms) in Spring Creek, PA in 2023. The event was well attended and very informative!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkIR2rHTN18
Answering The Call--Erie County in World War One - 2023
Mary Jane Phillips Keonig and Ann Silverthorn presented about Corry and Erie County in World War One and the 27 Corry area men who made the ultimate sacrifice. We learned about Erie County and its industry, Homefront, women's efforts and support, and more. Lest we forget...
There was a informative and successful Veil Hospital descendent reunion in 2022 at the Corry Area Historical Museum. Karen Amos presented a history of the Veil Hospital and a dedication of a monument at the cemetery. It has been 101 years since the Veil Hospital came to Corry in the building on the corner of East Main Street and William St.
Image: https://www.facebook.com/Veil-Maternity-Hospital-Adoptees-Searching-2409976279227450/
Info: http://www.thecorryjournal.com/commentary/article_b8095b3e-35f3-11ed-a582-0f73bd09d9aa.html
In 2022 there was a Speaker Series event on the history of the Corry Fire Department. Many came to learn more about our proud and courageous history from Fire Chief, Jerred Hodak.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057421600324
https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Corry-Fire-Department/12596447079162 - image
The Oregon Indian Medicine Company: Near the shores of Presque Isle Bay of Lake Erie, in the wee town of Corry, the Oregon Indian Medicine Company thrived. From pills and powders, elixirs and oils, these medicines brought about “miracles”. In this introductory discussion we discussed the history of the Company, gathered questions, shared information, explored therapeutic claims, and more. The presentation in 2022 by Leslie M. Alexander, PhD, RH (AHG) Clinical Herbalist & Educator and follow-up discussion was well received.
(Image: www.loc.gov/item/2020707862 )
Drake Well Museum curator, Susan J. Beates, "covered the early connections between the early oil industry and Corry that enabled Corry to become a city so rapidly (it took Erie over 50 years to become a city). The 2022 Speaker Series event discussed the oil industry, which began near Titusville, causing the creation of Oil City and Corry. The talk shared some of the manuscripts and artifacts in the Drake Well Museum Collection which related to Corry and described some of the oilmen whose businesses helped Corry grow." We learned more about our early history and the importance of the oil industry in our region. Thank you, Susan, for a wonderful presentation and Q&A! Image: https://www.si.edu/object/4c-petroleum-industry-single:npm_1980.2493.5283
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