Exploring the Rich History of Erie, PA

Exploring the Rich History of Erie, PA
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Erie, PA is a city located in Western Pennsylvania, approximately 6 hours from Philadelphia, 2 hours from Niagara Falls, Canada, and just 1 hour from Cleveland. This

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Slide1ERIE PA ( Lawrence County)Lake Erie by Daniel Kelly   http://www.visiteriepa.com/   Located in  Western PA – 6 hours from Philadelphia , 2 hours from Niagara Falls Canada, 1 hour from Cleveland

Slide2Eire History

Slide3Erie History• Important in the War of 1812 • Ships built in Erie Niagara and Lawrence • Important site for the battle of Put In Bay Battle where Master Commandant Oliver Hazzard Perry of US and won and captured  6 of England’s ships • Location of Misery Bay where the US Army wintered during winter of 1813 – men who died were put through holes in ice in area called Graveyard Pond

Slide4Presque State Parkhttp://www.realtourvision.com/tour/SC/tour.view .new.php?utl=SC-2108-FX4XAM-01 http://www.presqueisle.org/ http://www.presqueisle.org/top- 10.php?item=beach-glass

Slide5Erie WildlifeFishing Nature Watching Nature Hiking Bird Watching Photography Ice Fishing

Slide6Erie Beaches• Swimming • Sunbathing • Kite Watching • Concerts • Picnics • Scuba Diving • Beach Glass hunting

Slide7Erie Education• Tom Ridge Environmental Center

Slide8Lake Erie• Once had been declared dead due to pollution in the 1960s • US and Canada worked together to clear pollution and bring the Lake back to life • The water now is clear and swimmable • It is an example of restoring an ecosystem

Slide9Erie Fun

Slide10Splash Lagoon

Slide11Resources and More Information• http://www.realtourvision.com/tour/SC/tour.view.new.php?utl=SC-2108-FX4XAM-01 • http://www.presqueisle.org/ • http://www.presqueisle.org/top-10.php?item=beach-glass