Cannons Fire One Last Time for Battle of Lake Erie During Memorial Day Ceremony
- Permanent bicentennial plaque to be dedicated by international team.
- Tall Ship Brig Niagara will offer deck tours.
- Gala showcasing new Battle of Lake Erie movie to be held at Niagara Conference Center.
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio, May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This Memorial Day the village of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island will see thousands flock to its limestone-laden shores for a final bicentennial celebration honoring the brave 557 sailors who gallantly served in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
While the bicentennial of the Battle of Lake Erie was celebrated two years ago, 2015 marks 200 years since the historic signing of the Treaty of Ghent, the parchment that officially ended the war and restored relations between the United States and Great Britain.
On Monday, May 25, at noon on the steps of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, representatives from the US Navy, Coast Guard, Great Britain, Canada and the Flagship Niagara will give a short speech followed by the unveiling of a permanent plaque commemorating all who served.
A 21-gun salute with canon fire will cap the day's celebrations, honoring the memory of those who fought so bravely in the historic turning point in the war.
Sunday, May 24, at 7 p.m., a gala hosted by the Lake Erie Heritage Foundation will take place at the Niagara Event Center including entertainment, music and light food along with the showcase of the new Battle of Lake Erie movie. Tickets are $25 and are available here. The following day will also see the Flagship Niagara in port and open to the public with deck tours from 1-7 p.m. Tickets are $7.
For more information visit www.BattleOfLakeErie-Bicentennial.com or call (440)-349-3210.
SOURCE Lake Erie Heritage Foundation
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