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 MuseumWednesday 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. Howard is operating daily as scheduled, weather permitting. For more information, call 833-FNL- SAIL (833-365-7245) or book online at sailfnl.org/sail.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Commission administers the Erie Maritime Museum. Learn more by visiting PHMC onlineor following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagramor LinkedIn.

The Flagship Niagara Leagueis 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

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