Renowned historian returning to northwest Ohio to give speech on War of 1812’s Battle of Lake Erie

Douglas Brinkley speech will help launch the Ohio State Parks Foundation’s new “History in the Parks” initiative.

PORT CLINTON, Ohio — Presidential historian, bestselling author and northwest Ohio native Douglas Brinkley is coming to Port Clinton to headline a special America 250 commemorative event next month highlighting the lasting impact of the Battle of Lake Erie on U.S. history.

The Ohio State Parks Foundation will host “The Battle of Lake Erie: Its Impact on Our Nation” on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Camp Perry Conference Center.

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The event commemorates America’s 250th anniversary and will launch the foundation’s new “History in the Parks” initiative, which will support future historical programming and will support the future acquisition of artifacts connected to Ohio’s state parks.

Held along the shores where Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry secured a pivotal naval victory during the War of 1812,

The program will examine how Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812 established American control of the Great Lakes near the very waters where the battle was fought.

Foundation Chair Dr. Marcia Sloan Latta said the event will celebrate the connection between Ohio’s natural landscapes and the nation’s history.

Brinkley is a Perrysburg native and Ohio State University graduate. The historian, author and television commentator’s work often explores American presidents, conservation and public lands.

Tickets for the event start at $75. Click here for more information.