To revive and
expand the legacy
of Erie-born musician
Harry T. Burleigh

Support the BLA on Erie Gives Day 2026

Erie Gives Day is
Tuesday, August 11, 2026![Midnight-Midnight]

Your Donations are greatly appreciated to continue the BLA’s work for Burleigh Week 2026, preservation of the Lawrence-Johnson Archives, and more!

TWO Ways to Donate:
[No credit card/transaction fees]

  1. Go to the Erie Gives Website:
    https://www.eriegives.org

  2. Call Erie Gives from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm at 814-454-0843

    Thank you in advance and please tell your family and friends!

Donate HERE

Special Thanks to our Major Sponsors for a spectacular Burleigh Spirituals Festival:

Mercyhurst University
ECGRA | Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
Erie Arts and Culture
Frank H. Dix & Eric J. Cleary
Erie’s Public Schools
FRALO Industries