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

Join BLA Board Members

James Darby
and
Sharon Downey

in a performance at the

Many Voices, One Song Community Concert

Friday, November 13, 2026
7:00 PM
Luther Memorial Church
225 10th Street, Erie, PA

BLA Thanks Erie Gives Day Supporters

Thank you to all of our Erie Gives Day 2026 Supporters

Your Donations will greatly assist the BLA as it continues its work for Burleigh Week 2026, preservation of the Lawrence-Johnson Archives, and more!

You can still donate directly to the Burleigh Legacy Alliance!

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