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About Presque Isle

History

Misery Bay and the Perry Monument

Misery Bay was the temporary home of the fleet of ships commanded by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in the War of 1812.
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Presque Isle Lighthouse

The Presque Isle Lighthouse was built in 1872 and first lit on July 12, 1873.
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Waterworks Park

The city of Erie developed this area in search of a cleaner water source.
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The Life of the Peninsula: A Migrating Peninsula

Presque Isle is a recurving sand spit. Geologists believe it formed more than 11,000 years ago. Over time the coastline "floated" as the forces of wind and water carried sand from the neck of the peninsula eastward, depositing it at Gull Point and causing the Gull Point area to grow. This growth and migration of the peninsula occurred rapidly, at least in geologic time. Scientists believe that the peninsula has moved eastward one-half mile per century, although they see smaller changes every year. These changes created an extremely diverse and fragile environment. Because of its diversity, Presque Isle is a natural laboratory for viewing the geologic past and watching geologic forces in motion.

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Sprint Music Series Planned...

The Sprint Music Series is happening again this summer at Beach 1 from June 11th to July 16th...

June 11th, 6:30 PM.........Duke Sherman Blues Band

June 18th, 6 PM...............Abbey Road • String Theory

June 25th, 6:30 PM........ Sam Hyman Band

July 2nd, 6 PM..................Tennessee Back Porch • The Hubcaps

July 9th. 6:30 PM...............Key West Express

July 16th, 6:30 PM.............Soul Session • Albany, NY

Visit the Art Gallery . . .

at the Nature Shop and see the work of 3 new local artists! Gallery Hours: 10am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 10am - 6pm Friday - Sunday.

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DPI 08 will take place July 25th through 27th 2008 at Beach 7 (Waterworks Beach)...

Fri July 25th 7:30 Beach 11 ...............Tennessee Back Porch Concert

Fri July 25th 5:30 Baracks Beach ......Dig-Off

July 25/26/27 Ball Field..................Discover Archery

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Upcoming Events

July

Discover Presque Isle!
July 25 - 27, 2008

Smith's Hot Dog Volleyball Challenge Co-Ed Sixes
July 26, 2008

duathlon
July 27, 2008

'Smith's Hot Dog Volleyball Challenge Men's and Women's Doubles
July 27, 2008

September

PRESQUE ISLE TRIATHLON
September 6, 2008

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