Let's Talk About U.S. Monuments
Historical revisions are inevitable, hopefully, revisions should expand our understanding. America is currently undergoing an active and sometimes contentious discussion about the role of monuments that tell part of our national story. This discussion provides no simple answers but hopes to put the questions into context so people can decide for themselves.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society – 3207 State St. Erie, Pa 16508.
Date/Time: Thursday, May 5 @ 7 p.m.
Admission: $10/person or $15 with a guest, Erie County students are FREE with code "eriecountystudent". Payments must be made at registration. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, or Discover accepted.
Parking: lot behind building, State st., French st. 32nd St., 33rd St.
What to bring: Proof of full vaccination (this includes booster shot) and identification. Please read our full Covid-19 policy here (updated April 1, 2022).
Richard Jay Arthur, M.A., is a native of Pittsburgh. A 23-year veteran Army
officer, he has a lifelong interest in history with particular focus on the American
Colonial period. He has given talks on the Founding Fathers and the Continental
Army and lectured on the role of Pennsylvanians on the planning and actions of
D-Day, including stories based on interviews with participants. A website features
stories from his Butler County youth at www.butlercountyboyhood.com. He earned his
bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College, and his master’s from George Washington
University. He and his wife, Mary Lou, live in rural Erie County, where they operate
Winter’s End, an environment that supports bees and butterflies.
