Brig Niagra and the Erie Maritime Museum - Museum - War of 1812 Pennsylvania Military Heritage Trail - Pennsylvania has a rich military history that ties the Commonwealth to our nation’s wars and military conflicts. During the colonial and early national periods, locations spanning the state were the sites of military outposts and numerous military actions. During the American Civil War, Pennsylvania served as a logistical and personnel center for the Union Army and was, at selected moments, the scene of major military action. Since the Civil War, the Commonwealth has continued to support the nation with significant numbers of Soldiers, as a logistical center, and as a key transit location for those moving to the fight.

Brig Niagra and the Erie Maritime Museum

Museum

The US Brig Niagara was built in 1988 as a reconstruction of the warship aboard which Oliver Hazard Perry won the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812. Niagara is owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and operated with the support and cooperation of the Flagship Niagara League. Her primary mission is to interpret War of 1812 history, preserve the skills of square-rig seafaring, and to promote the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Erie.

War of 1812

Erie

150 E Front St

Pennsylvania Military Heritage Trail

Pennsylvania has a rich military history that ties the Commonwealth to our nation’s wars and military conflicts. During the colonial and early national periods, locations spanning the state were the sites of military outposts and numerous military actions. During the American Civil War, Pennsylvania served as a logistical and personnel center for the Union Army and was, at selected moments, the scene of major military action. Since the Civil War, the Commonwealth has continued to support the nation with significant numbers of Soldiers, as a logistical center, and as a key transit location for those moving to the fight.