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Tall Ship Festival & Historic Re-Enactment of The Battle of Lake Erie - Put-in-Bay, OH

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In September of 1813, during the War of 1812, Oliver Hazard Perry of the U.S. Navy and his crew of 557 brave patriots prevailed over the British fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie near Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Two hundred years later, we will come together to celebrate Perry's victory, our nation's sovereignty and the enduring peace between nations.

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Make a donation to support the troops at the
Bicentennial Battle of Lake Erie!

Enlist to represent one of the 557 original crew members that sailed out from Put-in-Bay to battle the British Navy. In September YOU can stand in their place and honor their service as crew members aboard one of the American Tall Ships Vessels during the re-enactment of this historic battle. Enlistment is open to women and men over the age of 18!

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All volunteer positions are on land assisting with event coordination. There are no positions on the ships for volunteering. Available positions on the crew must be purchased on our Join the Crew page. Click the learn more button above to download the volunteer application.

Tours Learn More

Walk on board history with a tour aboard the US Brig Niagara

Fleet Learn More

Support the American Fleet and help to commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial. Each participant will receive a Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial commemorative burgee and recognition on a permanent plaque located at Put-in-Bay, OH.

Militia Learn More

Those who wish to be involved in the event representing the land force, may sign on to be part of the militia.Militia members will receive a shirt and listing on permanent commemorative plaque, announced as infantry and be ceremony participants.

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August 29, 2013

Day Tours / Reception
Tall Ships will arrive in the following ports for the Bicentennial Celebration with 18 ships across 9 ports:
Amherstburg,
Kingsville,
Port Clinton,
Catawba Island Club,
Middle Bass Island,
Pelee Island,
Put-in-Bay,
Kelleys Island.

August 30 – September 2

Tall Ships Festival with entertainment, re-enactors, arts, crafts, food & beverage in each of the ports listed above.

September 1

11am – Parade of Boaters in conjunction with the Navy & Coast Guard around Put-in-Bay, OH

2pm – The Ohio State Marching Band and Fireworks

September 2 (Labor Day)

Battle of Lake Erie Re-creation around Put-in-Bay, OH

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Event Schedule

August 29, 2013

Tall Ships Parade of Sail in Western Basin ports: Put-in-Bay, Port Clinton, Kelleys Island, Middle Bass Island, Pelee Island and Catawba Island.

Daily Events

Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2013

7am–6pm

Tall Ship Windy day sails

9am–5pm

US Brig Niagara on-board tours

Reenactment Village: historical demonstrations, education and crafts

Food and Craft vendors open

11am–5pm

Concert series in park gazebo

Additional Events

August 30, 2013

6pm

Concert at the Perry Memorial

August 31, 2013

2pm

Color Guard

7pm

Concert featuring national touring group and Iris DeMent

September 1, 2013

3:20pm

Ohio State Marching Band Parade

8:00pm

Ohio State Marching Band Parade to Perry’s Monument

8:30pm

Ohio State Marching Band Concert

9:30pm

Fireworks display

September 2, 2013

8am

Induction Ceremony for those sailing on Tall Ships for Battle Re-creation at the Perry Memorial

8:45–9:45am

Passengers board Tall Ships at Put-in-Bay at Fox Dock and Dock C

10am

Tall Ships sail to Battle Site

12pm

Battle commences

2pm

Battle concludes

4pm

Tall Ships return to Put-in-Bay

4:30pm

Reception

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