This Labor Day weekend, the landscape in the western basin of Lake Erie is about to change, again.

Thunderous cannons of 18 majestic Tall Ships from across the globe will echo across the Great Lake as they, along with the 557 musket-bearing patriots, converge for a battle reenactment of historic proportions. 

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

 The Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebration in late August through September 10th will bring together hundreds of thousands of people from the U.S., Canada and abroad. 

This two-week Celebration will include a large fleet of Tall Ships in a historic reenactment of the Battle of Lake Erie and a grand Parade of Sail and Port Festivals.  Visitors will be able to tour the Ships, enlist as Crew Members in the reenactment, or be part of the Bicentennial Fleet or Militia. 

Along with Tall Ships activities, surrounding days will include national speakers, marching bands, fireworks, concerts, food, entertainment, arts & crafts, historical activities and an International Freedom Celebration.

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated what seemed like an insurmountable British force, do you have what it takes?  Report to duty and find out.  Lodging still available at VisitPutinBay.com.