South Bass Island and the village of Put-in-Bay are forever in debt to America’s military. Without Commodore Perry and his crew’s victory against the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, British forces would’ve seized control of the Great Lakes and Put-in-Bay’s landscape might look significantly different. To pay homage […]
Mount Rushmore? Lincoln Memorial? Fort Caroline? Sure these are undeniably significant symbols of America’s history and wonderful sites for vacations to boot, however we tend to think that our Battle of Lake Erie relic sometimes doesn’t get the notoriety it deserves. Although to be fair USA Today did just name Perry’s Victory & International Peace […]
Presentation on the Battle of Lake Erie by historian, Gerry Altoff. […]
A day to remember! Events to observe the War of 1812 and Battle of Lake Erie at Put-in-Bay, including a Wreath Laying Ceremony aboard Miller Ferry. […]
You know how the old captain’s saying goes, “Loose lips sink ships,” but that doesn’t apply here. Whatever the case we can’t help but spread the word because, well, we’re excited. It’s not everyday that this majestic, historically significant Tall Ship graces the shores of Put-in-Bay. So to celebrate Flagship Niagara’s return to the island […]
Come see the historic Tall Ship! On board tours & day sails available. […]
Attention Teachers! Commodore Perry Educational Workshop at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial. […]
