I’ve never dove Lake Erie from the American side, so I jumped at a chance to join a friend sharing an Osprey Charter from Barcelona Harbour, New York.  Having a few hours to spend before boarding, we explored the nearby town of Westfield only a few minutes away. There we discovered an interesting museum, and a touching piece of American History that took place there- how Lincoln acquired his trademark beard.  At the corner of Main st. and Portage st. in Westfield you will see a pair of statues commemorating this moving piece of Lincoln lore. (more…)