Virtual Program

Erie Maritime History - Erie’s Shipbuilding Past

Erie, Pennsylvania is home to a geological anomaly, Presque Isle – a “sandspit” which created one of the few natural harbors on the Great Lakes.  Join Historian Charles Johnson as he takes you on a virtual time machine to discuss the region’s rich shipbuilding heritage from the first construction, through the War of 1812, the World Wars, and up to the modern day.

Presenter:  Charles Johnson is the Museum Education Director at the Erie Maritime Museum in Erie, PA.  A maritime historian, he has worked in the field since 2016.  He holds a Master’s Degree in Public History with an emphasis in maritime/naval history.

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This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Register and receive program link by entering your information below. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.