Pennsylvania Department of Aging
07/17/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2023 09:25
U.S. Brig Niagara Sailing Schedule Update
Harrisburg, PA- The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and the Flagship Niagara League (FNL) regretfully announce that due to mechanical issues outside the control of both organizations, the U.S. Brig Niagara's 2023 sailing schedule has been temporarily suspended. Both organizations are working together to resolve the matter in the interest of safety for our visitors and staff and the preservation of the historic Niagara.
Updates will be provided after a full assessment of the situation has been made and a potential path forward is identified. Our collective goal is to resume Niagara's sailing program as soon as possible
The U.S. Brig Niagara will be open for deck tours at the Erie Maritime MuseumOpens In A New WindowWednesday through Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Sundays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. To experience Erie's rich maritime history from the water, the Schooner Lettie G. HowardOpens In A New Window is operating daily as scheduled, weather permitting. For more information, call 833-FNL- SAIL (833-365-7245) or book online at sailfnl.org/sailOpens In A New Window.
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Commission administers the Erie Maritime MuseumOpens In A New Window. Learn more by visiting PHMC onlineOpens In A New Windowor following us on FacebookOpens In A New Window, TwitterOpens In A New Window, InstagramOpens In A New Windowor LinkedInOpens In A New Window.
The Flagship Niagara LeagueOpens In A New Windowis a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization, chartered to facilitate citizen participation aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara.
The Lettie G. Howard is owned by the South Street Seaport Museum and is operated as a programmatic collaboration between the South Street Seaport Museum and the Flagship Niagara League.
Media Contacts:
PHMC: Howard Pollman, 717-705-8639
Flagship Niagara League: Rebecca Grimaldi, 412-485-0152