Island Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Rhode Island and we visited some larger than life historical figures there! From Oliver Hazard Perry and the “Hero of Little Round Top” to the woman credited for helping build the Brooklyn Bridge and the archeologist that uncovered Tutankhamun’s burial chambers….it was an adventure! Learn something? 🎥 DonateContinue reading “Oliver Hazard Perry’s gravesite and more”
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The Life of Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie
I got to learn so much about the amazing life of Oliver Hazard Perry and his career through the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie. Not only did he inspire his sailors to rally to victory, but he inspired many future generations with his raising of the flag stating “DON’T GIVE UPContinue reading “The Life of Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie”
Virtual Tour of Erie Maritime Museum
The Erie Maritime Museum commemorates one of the pivotal naval battles in our nation’s history. At the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British onboard the US Brig Niagara encouraging his men with the infamous phrase “Don’t give up the ship!”. He later wrote of the battleContinue reading “Virtual Tour of Erie Maritime Museum”