Piraeus form the greater Piraeus area, with a total population of 448,997. Piraeus has a long recorded history, dating to ancient Greece. The city was largely developed in the early 5th century BC, when it was selected to serve as the port city of classical Athens and was transformed into a prototype harbour, concentrating all the import and transit trade of Athens. During the Golden Age of Athens the Long Walls were constructed to fortify Athens and its port (Piraeus). Consequently, it became the chief harbour of ancient Greece, but declined gradually after the 4th century AD, growing once more in
Port Oneida Rural Historic District takes place once a year on the second Friday and Saturday of August. It displays crafts and skills by representing rural life as it happened during the 19th century and early 20th century. At the Dechow farm they show many demonstrations typical of 19th century farming techniques. While the Fair is free, a Park Pass is required. Port Oneida Rural Historic District Port Oneida Rural Historic District is part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It consists of a set of farms in the Leelanau Peninsula of Northern Michigan that are typical of Northern European settlers throughout the Midwestern