Educating Visitors on Presque Isle's Rich History
The Perry Monument Project was undertaken by the Presque Isle Partnership in 2001 to inform visitors to Presque Isle of the fascinating story behind the monument located at Perry Monument.
Park visitors are encouraged to stop at the monument and take the time to read the series of educational kiosks located throughout the area. If so, they will come away with an appreciation for the significant role that Presque Isle played in the War of 1812 including an understanding of why the waterway near the monument is named Misery Bay as well as a wide variety of other unknown historical tidbits.
This eighteen month project was completed in June 2002 through the efforts of the Presque Isle Partnership and the diligence of the Presque Isle Staff Park staff responsible for the research associated with the project.
The Partnership also installed a kiosk with educational panels at the Presque Isle Lighthouse. This kiosk educates visitors on the construction and the history of the structure, built in 1872.
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If you are a PA resident, you can help us generate funds for the PI Lighthouse Preservation Project by purchasing an official PIP Lighthouse Specialty Plate. The money raised goes directly to the preservation efforts of the PI Lighthouse and the promotion of maritime lighthouse history in Erie, PA.