Join Justin Dombrowski, local author of Murder and Mayhem in Erie, Pennsylvania, The Backyard Strangler, and his soon to be released book, Wicked Erie, as he guides you on a tour of five locations through Downtown Erie and accounts the tales of Erie's history of executions, the conviction of one of Erie's youngest criminal defendants, the story of one of the most sensational criminal trials ever heard in Erie and more!

Our tour will wrap up at Perry's Tavern in the Flagship City Food Hall where they have extended their Happy Hour special until 9pm just for us. Enjoy a spooky cocktail and ask Justin any of your burning questions about Erie's long history of Murder and Mayhem.

TOUR START: Meet by 6:15pm in Perry Square on the corner of Peach Street and North Park Row - tour will begin at 6:30pm

TOUR END: Perry's Tavern in the Flagship City Food Hall

PARKING: There is ample street parking around Perry Square and in front of the Erie County Courthouse

$20 History Center or Erie Federal Credit Union Member
$25 non-member

Tours will happen rain or shine (if weather is severe, cancellation and refund will occur). Dress for outdoor walking.

Thanks to our Gold Sponsor WJET-TV and Bronze Sponsor Erie Federal Credit Union

*all tour members are invited to tour the Hagen History Center with a $2 discount on admission until October 31st - we hope you'll come see our More Wicked Erie pop-up exhibit in the Watson-Curtze Mansion where you'll see a Prisoner's Dock, documents related to some of Erie's more infamous crimes, including transcripts and original large execution bills and so much more!