Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site is celebrating the 209th anniversary of the Second Battle of Sackets Harbor during the War of 1812.
Early on the morning of May 29th, 1813 Crown Forces arrived from Kingston, Upper Canada to attack this US military headquarters on Lake Ontario. After a few hours of action, the Americans remained in control of the strategic port of Sackets Harbor. The legacy of this 1813 battle remains significant for the community’s current story. [Read more…] about Sackets Harbor Battlefield Memorial Day Weekend Events