On February 26, 1838, the frozen ice of Lake Erie allowed 300 Canadian and American Patriots under the command of Major Lester Hoadley to take Pelee Island at the western end of the lake.
On February 26, 1838, the frozen ice of Lake Erie enabled a group of 300 Canadian and American Patriots under Major Lester Hoadley to successfully capture Pelee Island, which is located at the western end of the lake.