Made in the USA: Celebrating America’s History through Traditional Crafting
Schedule
Wed Jul 01 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
420 French Street, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16507 | Erie, PA
Join us as we kick off the Nation’s Semiquincentennial with Made in the USA, a day filled with traditional crafts, live demonstrations, interactive activities, and hands-on experiences inspired by the makers and skills that helped shape our country.
📅 Wednesday, July 1
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
🎟️ FREE Kid’s Admission thanks to the ECGRA Erie 250 Grant!
Travel through America’s history from colonial times through the industrial revolution while exploring Pennsylvania’s unique role in our nation’s story through traditional crafting and artistry.
What’s in Store?
🏺 Pottery with Robert Lewis
🎣 Fly Tying with Ari Hart
🧶 Hand Carding with April Cox
✒️ Calligraphy with Linda Anderson
🪡 Quilting Demonstration
🧼 Soap Making with Karen
✨ PLUS even more makers and crafts still being added!
Watch talented artists and makers demonstrate their craft, ask questions, and even try hands-on activities yourself as you create, explore, and connect with history in a whole new way 🌈
This special event is made possible thanks to an America250PA Semiquincentennial Grant with additional support through the ECGRA Erie 250 Grant.
Bring the family, celebrate America’s birthday, and discover the creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation woven throughout our nation’s history!
Where is it happening?
420 French Street, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16507Event Location & Nearby Stays:
















