HistERIE: Erie's BEST "Original Side" Neighborhood Tour In-Person
Visit the neighborhood where "a town to be called Erie," began in 1795. Tour participants will observe historical highlights on the lower East Side during a walking tour with Bayfront East Side Task Force leaders. Sites include: the 3 Forts Memorial at the foot of Parade Street and three local churches that served as cultural pillars for the East Side's early residents: St. Hedwig's, Church of the Nativity, and St. Patrick's.
Participants should dress appropriately for weather and physical activity.
Registration is recommended.
Tour departs from and concludes at the BEST Neighborhood Office at 231 Parade Street, Erie, PA 16507. There is ample on-street parking in the vicinity.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time:
- 9:00am - 10:00am
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Off Site - Please Check Event Listing for Location Details
- Audience:
- Adults All Ages Children Families Parents or Caregivers Seniors Teens Tweens
- Categories:
- Genealogy & Local History Lecture Meeting / Meet-Up
About the Program Host:
BEST leads collaborative revitalization with residents, businesses, and community partners across the historic East Bayfront
Neighborhood, creating a safe, affordable, and vibrant place to call home.
Our central themes are: organizing the community, building a positive neighborhood image, increasing neighborhood pride, and beautifying the neighborhood. We also strive to promote home ownership, improve communication, and serve in a concerted and collaborative role with local government. We work with many partners in our community to improve safety and build stability, fostering a sense of community.
Learn more at: besterie.org