Corry Area Historical Society, Inc.

Welcome!

(814) 664-4749

945 Mead Avenue Corry, PA 16407

admin@corryareahistoricalsociety.org

Labor Day to Memorial Day:

Thur. 10:00am-1:00pm.

When the Corry Area School District is closed due to weather, so are we.

We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Thurs. before & after Christmas.

Memorial Day to Labor Day:

Thursdays and Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm.

For a different day or time, please contact us.

We appreciate the strong support of our members, guests, and the community. If you have any questions or concerns, please call and leave a message. There is no admission fee, although donations are appreciated.

Latest Newsletter Saving History

Our Mission is to collect and preserve (or present to the Historical Museum Building) any article or articles pertaining to the history of the Corry Area, which encompasses the Corry Area School District.

EIN: 25-1412376

Exemption Type: 501(c)(3)

Blue Star Museums image and link. Corry Area Historical Society, Inc. is a member.

We are so pleased that John has graciously shared his wonderful stories about the Corry area and is generously donating all proceeds to the Corry Area Historical Society! He is appreciated in so many ways. We thank John and the businesses that have offered to sell John's books in their wonderful establishments. Kind regards!

"Introducing ..CORRY STORIES…the Book

For years, I’ve been writing stories and posting them on Facebook. This year, I’ve rewritten some of those stories, and created new ones that are now a book. Your gentle peer pressure has finally been listened to with this, my first effort at publishing.

CORRY STORIES concentrates upon my hometown in Pennsylvania. Many of the over thirty stories are of my escapades, while others are observations of present day Corry. Some are written in poetic form.

People connected to Corry will recognize much about their home area. Those unfamiliar with the town will read about accounts and adventures typical to small town America. My stories seem to spark the readers own memories.

The $12 book is available on Amazon. Search … CORRY STORIES by John Seitz. A description and sample read is available to most computers.

It can also be purchased at these locations in Corry.

- Hiram’s Marketplace, North Center Street

- The Whistle Stop antique shop, South Center Street

- Your Daily Serving, restaurant and catering. North Center Street

None of the stores are taking a portion of the $12 sale price. Neither am I. As a thank you to my hometown, all proceeds from all sales will go to The Corry Area Historical Society. The book is also available at the Historical Society Museum in Mead Park.

On this Friday, September 12th, I’ll be at the Corry “Second Friday” event. 5pm to 9pm. Look for the Historical Society table in front of Lillian’s Cafe on Center Street. Stop by for a book and we’ll talk about living in Corry.

Thank you to all who have supported me and encouraged me to write this book.

I’ll keep on writing and posting, and I’ll probably do a second book of general interest stories. Maybe it’ll be published next year.

There are so many good stories out there about people, places and nature … and they seem to have a way of finding me.

Gratefully, John Seitz

We Can't Thank You Enough for Your Support!

We're in awe of the incredible generosity shown to the Corry Area Historical Society, Inc. during Erie Gives www.eriegives.org/! Our all-volunteer organization was thrilled to connect with our amazing community of supporters.

Because of donors like you, we were able to raise $2,855! Each gift will play a critical role in allowing us to continue our mission of preserving and promoting the rich history of the Corry Area for future generations.

We look forward to the future with great anticipation as we use the funds raised to pay operating expenses as we do not charge admission, enhance our museum exhibits, and develop new educational programs such as our Speaker Series.

Your relationship with us is so important, and we love sharing news and updates! Stay connected by becoming a member with the form found on our website, www.corryareahistoricalsociety.org/ and following us on www.facebook.com/corryareahistoricalsociety/.

Kind regards,

The CAHS Board of Directors

Our meeting room, with new store front, has been improved, updated, and made conducive for public gatherings, with special thanks to Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA). Thank you for helping us continue our mission, which is to to collect and preserve (or present to the Historical Museum Building) any article or articles pertaining to the history of the Corry Area, which encompasses the Corry Area School District. Your generosity is appreciated!

Our volunteers provide wonderful opportunities and experiences for our visitors. If you would like to join our group of volunteers, please give us a call. We appreciate the strong support of our members, guests, and the community. We value your well-being and look forward to seeing you in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (814) 664-4749 and leave a message. There is no admission fee to enter the museum, although we always appreciate a donation. We rely on the generosity of the community and guests to maintain the museum and continue our mission.

Board Directors and Officers

President Ann Clark

Vice-President Nancy Mason

Secretary Loretta Beckerink

Treasurer Cherie Dickey

Board Director Michael Largarticha

Board Director Debi Ploss

Board Director Karen Silvis

Board Director John H Zaczkiewicz

Curator Lisa Puckly

We recently lost a dear member of the museum, Jan Bemis. She was a Charter member, along with her parents. Her roles included Vice-President and long-time Board Director. We were saddened to hear of her passing and our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time. Her creativity, hard work, and dedication were amazing. She will be missed!

The Cat's Meow Village collectables showcasing Corry's architectural treasures are available for sale. We appreciate our generous benefactor, Nancy Turner, who donated the Cat's Meow items. Collectables include: City Park cannon, Elks Club, Country Peddler, Mt. Laurel bush, Civil War statue, Water Company, First United Methodist Church, Corry Journal, City Building, Museum, Christian Science Reading Room, and the Day Lily Inn. Stop by the museum or contact us to purchase these or additional items.

814-664-4749 or admin@corryareahistoricalsociety.org

Great for Gifting!

The Cat's Meow Village collectables available items found at the museum for sale.

Cat's Meow buildings $5

Cat's Meow smaller pieces $3

1870 or 1895 Map of Corry $10

Ornament or Santa figure $5

Plates $12

Additional items available.

Tax included. Shipping extra.

With the help of ECGRA, through a partnership with Erie Yesterday, our latest project involves improving marketing opportunities for the museum and enhancing the meeting room and store in the museum.

The Corry Area Historical Society (CAHS) recently used a generous grant from the Northwest Bancorp Charitable Foundation to install a dehumidifying system from Flick's and Daniels. This will positively impact the meeting room, office area, and Archive room. We also used funds from our successful Erie Gives campaign from the Erie & Corry Community Foundations, along with our own funds. We greatly appreciate the support!

We thank the Corry Community Foundation, the Erie Community Foundation, ECGRA, Northwest Bancorp Charitable Foundation, Erie Gives, Erie Yesterday, Arlene H. Smith Charitable Foundation, sponsors, and our entire community for their generosity and support!

www.ecgra.org/

www.eriegives.org

www.eriecommunityfoundation.org

www.corrycommunityfoundation.org/

www.northwest.bank/environmental-social-governance/community-involvement/

https://www.erieyesterday.org/

Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation

We would like to thank the community for your continued support! Your generosity is much appreciated. We also thank the non-profits that have backed us and have been there when we needed them. Our newest newsletter is linked for your reading pleasure: CAHS Spring '25 Newsletter. Previous newsletters are found here: Newsletters.

We welcome new members and volunteers as we are making new plans for projects and events. Our Mission is to collect and preserve (or present to the Historical Museum Building) any article or articles pertaining to the history of the Corry Area, which encompasses the Corry Area School District. In addition, we would like to acknowledge the work of the volunteers who work on the archives and more on Thursdays and all of the Board members. Many volunteers and visitors give their time, talent, and donations to support the museum. We have a great organization and wonderful community! There is no admission fee to enter the museum. We always appreciate a donation, although none is expected. We rely on the generosity of the community and guests.

Volunteers are usually available on most Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm, while they work on our archives. They provide wonderful opportunities and experiences for our visitors, so please be considerate if you stop in. If you would like to join our group of volunteers, please give us a call. We value your well-being and look forward to seeing you in the near future. We have started our 2023 membership drive; please consider joining as your support is important to us. A membership form needs to be filled out, signed, and returned. CAHS Membership Form If you have any questions, please call (814) 664-4749 and leave a message. Thank you.

Corry Area Historical Society, Inc.

945 Mead Avenue

Corry, PA 16407

(814)664-4749

admin@corryareahistoricalsociety.org