Perry 200

The Perry 200 Commemoration is a celebration of the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie. Follow us here or at

[Matt Zieger @mattzieger]

.@JamesFallows highlights Erie, PA's @JeffersonErie as a highlight of how new energy/talent is rebuilding small town America. #ISCon16

[ECHS @eriehistory]

Photos from last Saturday's Grand Opening Gala for over 400 people! All three buildings were open and utilized for... http://t.co/XnNCCAkyHt

[Perry 200 @Perry200Erie]

These medals were given out to all attendees at today's luncheon. #Perry200

[Perry 200 @Perry200Erie]

Photos from yesterday's Memorial Dedication are now posted: http://t.co/vlkltK5gVf #Perry200

[Perry 200 @Perry200Erie]

TAPS #Perry200

[pastnow @pastnow_]

We have met the enemy and they are ours.Two ships, two brigs, one schooner, and one sloop.— Oliver Hazard Perry, Sept 10 1813 #Warof1812

[Perry 200 @Perry200Erie]

Dr. Garvey: "We found out today that our celebration is the largest #Warof1812 celebration in the country"

[Perry 200 @Perry200Erie]

Poet Joseph Gallagher reciting a piece written specifically for this ceremony. #Perry200

[Perry 200 @Perry200Erie]

We're ready! #Perry200

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Some folks checking out the monument. #Perry200

[Perry 200 @Perry200Erie]

We're dedicating this memorial at 5pm today, 200 years in the making. #Perry200 #Warof1812

[War of 1812 RealTime @1812_Real_Time]

Perry has decisively won control of Lake Erie. He writes to General Harrison “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

Today in #USNavy history: 200 years since the Navy defeats British squadron in Battle of Lake Erie http://t.co/XSyx7usPss

[pastnow @pastnow_]

BREAKING: British are defeated and surrender to Oliver Hazard Perry. Lake Erie is an American lake.— September 10 1813 #Warof1812

[National Museum of American History @amhistorymuseum]

We have met the enemy, and they are ours. Today in 1813: Perry sends msg re: US Navy victory at Lake Erie. - http://t.co/xZ0TQXyxII

[pastnow @pastnow_]

Perry backs the maintop sail, holds the Niagara still while her guns decimate the British decks.— September 10 1813 #Warof1812

[pastnow @pastnow_]

Perry prepares the Niagara for action. Puts the helm up, and sails toward the British line.— Sept 10 1813 #Warof1812

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Perry transfers his battle flag to the Niagara.— September 10 1813 #Warof1812 http://t.co/iDHkka5Udp h/t @HeathSzymczak

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With some crewmen, Oliver Hazard Perry rows through heavy gunfire to the Niagara.— September 10 1813 #Warof1812

[Michael Burmeister @mpburmeister]

The Battle of Lake Erie -This Day in History- 9/10/1813 http://t.co/PTaGtiQjIo #Warof1812 #Bicentennial #MetTheEnemy http://t.co/Ri4nXpLY4l