Reminder about Events Commemorating the Battle of the Peninsula

Click here to read about upcoming events which commemorate the Battle of the Peninsula, which took place during the War of 1812 in Danbury Township. The many activities will be held at the Keeper's House, the former home of pioneer resident Benajah Wolcott.

Native American Burial near Sandusky Bay

Recently, two Native American burial ceremonies were held in Danbury Township of Ottawa County, overlooking Sandusky Bay. On Friday, May 8,2009, a chief of the Piqua Shawnee Tribe held a ceremony for the burial of the remains of a Native American female.On Thursday,May 7, a chief from the Wyandotte nation held his own ceremony.

An article describing the Danbury Site is found online at the website of the Ohio Archaeological Council. A blessing of the Native American burial ground was held in May, 2008.