Command & Courage: Oliver Hazard Perry Aug. 13 & 14 for teachers

Thursday, August 13 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, August 14, 9 am to 4 p.m. (includes breakfast and lunch)

Gannon University Yehl Ballroom, 124 W. 7th Street, Erie, PA 16501

This event is free for teachers and will provide 7 hours of Act 48 credit. 

History happened here. Now experience it.

Join us in Erie on August 13–14 at Gannon University for a powerful two-day symposium exploring the life and leadership of Oliver Hazard Perry—the man who helped secure America’s control of the Great Lakes during the War of 1812.

Hear from nationally recognized historians, authors, and a direct descendant, offering new insight into one of the most pivotal figures in American naval history.

Speakers include:

Douglas Brinkley, PhD, renowned American historian, author, and professor at Rice University

Christopher Havern, MA, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC)

Olenda Johnson, PhD, Professor, Strategic Leadership & Leader Development at U.S. Naval War College

Matthew C. Perry, PhD, lecturer and Perry descendant

Craig Symonds, MA, lecturer and American naval historian and visiting professor at the Naval War College

Walter Rybka, BA, author and former administrator at the Erie Maritime Museum and former senior captain of the Niagara

There are no single day tickets.

Thanks to our sponsors: Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority, PNC Bank, Doris Becker Lecture Series, and the Jefferson Educational Society