2024 Historic Weekend

7 people in line wearing War of 1812 uniforms or period dress level muskets to fire. They are positioned around 4 different pieces of artillery. Smoke drifts down range.
Historic Weekend Firing Line!

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September 6-8, 2024
211th Commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie

All events are free, open to the public, and held at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial unless otherwise noted.


Tentative Schedule

Friday to Saturday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Visitor Center and Memorial are open. See the current conditions.

Saturday and Sunday

Historic Encampment and Living History on the the Memorial lawn. Get to know the Soldiers, Sailors, Civilians, and their trades.

Friday, September 6

7:00 pm - Flag Retirement Ceremony- To kick off Historic Weekend join us at the Flag Poles to learn about the Battle of Lake Erie and Flag Etiquette.

Saturday, September 7

11:00 am - Small Arms Demonstration
11:30 am - Fort Meigs Fife and Drums
Noon - Artillery Demonstration
2:00 pm - Parade
Following the Parade:

High Scool Marching Band (Flag Poles)
211th Anniversary Ceremony Commemorating the Battle of Lake Erie

Sunday, September 8

11:00 am - Small Arms Demonstration
11:30 - Fort Meigs Fife and Drums
Noon - Artillery Demonstration
1:00 pm - Small Arms Demonstration
2:00 - Vintage baseball game in town at the ballpark
2:00 - Artillery Demonstration
3:00 - Artillery Demonstration
4:00 - Small Arms Demonstration

If interested in volunteering for the event as living history or general operations email Ranger Rob for more information.

 

Last updated: April 22, 2024

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PO Box 549
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Phone:

419 285-2184

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