African Americans in Battle of Lake Erie View - Erie, PA
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bpratt
N 42° 08.220 W 080° 05.224
17T E 575444 N 4665390
Located behind the Erie Maritime Museum (WMDF53) on the shores of Lake Erie. This plaque is just a small part of the history that can be found in the area.
Waymark Code: WMDKJJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2012
Views: 17
Marker Text: These skilled crewmen were among those who enabled Oliver Hazard Perry to defeat and capture a British squadron, Sept. 10,1813. Their participation--critical to victory--secured a place for African Americans in the region's history.
The plaque is located behind the Erie Maritime Museum and just outside the fence where the Brig Niagara docks when she is home.
Plaques like this one really show us how much of a diverse country we are living in. At a time when prejudices where the norm these sailors put there lives on the line for their country and helped achieve a great victory during the war of 1812.
The plaque can be visited at any time for free as it is outside the museum however I do suggest daylight to avoid any look of impropriety.
Relevent website: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Daylight hours
Entrance fees (if any):
None
Parking coordinates: N 42° 08.223 W 080° 05.222
Date dedicated: 01/01/1996
Sponsor(s): Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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