September 4, 2013
War Of 1812 Bicentennial Events : DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP: The Battle Of Lake Erie Through American And British Eyes
This historical presentation commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie. The naval battle was fought on September 10, 1813 near Put-In Bay and allowed Americans to secure Lake Erie for the remainder of the War of 1812.
Rangers from Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial along with educators from Canada's Signal Hill National Historic Site present a historical narrative from the American and British perspective in the rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse. Presented by CSRAB, The National Parks Service, and Parks Canada.