US Brig Niagara Returns to Put-in-Bay, Ohio
The U.S. Brig "Niagara" returns to the harbor of Put-in-Bay August 19 -23 for public tours and day-sails as part of Commodore Oliver H. Perry's Birthday Celebration. Experience the life of an early 19th century seaman by taking an on board and below deck tour of the ship on Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. The tour cost is $8 for an adult, $4 for children 6- 11 years, and children 5 years and under are free. There will also be 5-hour day sailings around the Lake Erie Islands offered on Friday and Saturday from 3 PM to 8 PM. The 5-hour sailing cost is $100 per person, but you can get a $25 discount if you present five crushed Pepsi cans. The "Niagara" will also host Ohio Teachers Workshop Sail on August 20 to develop a curriculum including of the history, arts, math and science for eighth graders. This Teacher Workshop Sail will be offered free to area teachers.
Call the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce at 419-285-2213 for details on "Niagara" tours, bookings for the day-sails, and teacher workshop sign up. The sail-in of the "Niagara" is sponsored by Pepsi and Miller Boat Line of Put-in-Bay. For more information on lodgings, events, and maps, see the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce web site at www.visitputinbay.com.
Press Release Contact Name: Maggie Beckford
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: 419-285-2832
Organization Name: Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce
Website or Link: www.visitputinbay.com
Organization Address: Put-In-Bay, OH