Step back in time for America's 250th anniversary to honor the people, places and historic moments that made Lake Erie essential to our nation's story.
From Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory to the rise of bustling port cities, find out how our Great Lake helped secure and forge a stronger nation during the 19th century.
Explore Lake Erie’s 21st-century journey through profound national tragedies, environmental awakenings, and a triumphant era of rust-belt revitalization along its historic waterfronts.