Harborcreek Historical Society

The Society houses historical archives for genealogical research and excellent folios on Harborcreek families, cemeteries and other history. The Society office includes a reference library and several items such as the cemetery list in quick access format on the computer. The Society was founded in 1994 with a mission to promote awareness of the history and heritage of the Harborcreek areas.The Society has meetings/programs and members receive bi-monthly newsletters and special notices. 

In 1999 the Society was presented with the Preservation Initiative Award from the Erie County Historical Society for the Gospel Hill Burial Ground restoration, the Society's signature project.Rees surveyed the Harborcreek area for the Pennsylvania Population Land Company and later settled here. The Society became the caretaker of the cemetery in 1996 and continues to enhance the 1.5-acre parcel.