From the May 6th Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Crosby, Stills and Nash to boost Erie celebration" by Virginia Linn.
After reading this article, it struck me that this venerable old group from the 60s-70s and still together from time to time pretty well sums up the sides during the War of 1812 with Crosby and Stills being from the U.S., Nash from England and Young from Canada.
Anyway, the 18-month-long celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie has begun. The previous week there had been cannon-firings and flag-raising. The big event planned took place June 23rd on Presque Isle Beach where "The Best Summer Night" outdoor concert featuring the Crosby, Stills and Nash version of the band took place to raise money to upgrade the Perry Monument at Misery Bay. Concert organizers hope to replace the pavilion and install 30 picnic tables. Tickets are $100 apiece.
The 3,200-acre Presque Isle Park is the most-visited state park in Pennsylvania. Four million a year visit, including many from Pittsburgh.
On September 10, 1813, nine small U..S, ships, six of which were built at Erie including the brig Niagara met the British fleet near Put-In-Bay. Perry was on his flagship, the USS Lawrence which was destroyed and transferred to the Niagara.
The British surrendered after 15 minutes.
The reconstructed Niagara is on display at the Erie Maritime Museum when it is not cruising the Great Lakes.
Four Dead in Ohio. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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