Event Date and Time
2017-08-09T19:00:00 - 2017-08-09T20:00:00
Location
Holland Land Office Museum @ 131 W Main St, Batavia, NY 14020, USA
The Holland Land Office will be hosting Toby Jewett from Fort Niagara who will be giving a presentation titled “War of 1812 on Lake Erie.” The presentation will discuss the importance and effect of Commodore O.H. Perry’s victory over the British on Lake Erie to the Great Lakes area during the War of 1812. Included in the discussion will be types of vessels, armament, and tactics used by the Navy during the War of 1812.
During the presentation there will also be a display of War of 1812 artifacts by local reenactor John Della Penna from his collection.
The event is at 7 pm and is free to the public. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. RSVPs can be made by contacting the museum at 585-343-4727.
Tickets: https://www.hollandlandoffice.com.
