The Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie is a celebration of history, art, music, Perry’s naval victory & two centuries of International Peace. […]
Historic Weekend
Tag: War of 1812
Flagship Niagara Visits Put-in-Bay
Come see the historic Tall Ship Niagara as her sail paints the Lake Erie skyline. […]
Flagship Niagara Visits Put-in-Bay
Come see the historic Tall Ship Niagara as her sail paints the Lake Erie skyline. […]
A Boat Load of Smiles: 20 Things About Put-in-Bay That Make Us Smile
Sure, we could’ve made this list “10 Things About Put-in-Bay That Make Us Smile” or more realistically, “1,000 Things About Put-in-Bay That Make Us Smile,” but we settled on 20 for a good reason. One smile-worthy thing for every minute it takes to get to South Bass aboard the Miller Ferry. 20 minutes, 20 things. […]
Let’s Party Like It’s 1812! Commodore Perry’s Birthday Celebration and 5 Things You May Not Have Known About Him
On August 23, 2016, it will have been 231 years since the legendary Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry was brought into this world and to commemorate this American hero, there’s going to be a huge birthday celebration for the entire weekend! Join Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial on August 20 – 23, both Saturday and […]
23 Ways to Save on Put-in-Bay’s Memorial Day Weekend for Active Military & American Veterans
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 […]
7 Reasons Why We Think Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial is the Most Underrated National Monument #FindYourPark
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 […]
"The Battle of Lake Erie" Presented by Author/Historian Gerry Altoff
Presentation on the Battle of Lake Erie by historian, Gerry Altoff. […]
Wreath Laying Ceremony & Reception
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. […]
The Flagship Niagara is Returning to Put-in-Bay
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 […]
