About the Flagship Niagara League- The FNL is a 501 (C) 3, non-profit educational associate organization of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), chartered to facilitate citizen participation and operation of the U.S. Brig Niagara and its homeport, Erie Maritime Museum. Our organization works tirelessly to raise awareness and funds that keep this historical vessel sailing and the doors of the Erie Maritime Museum open, as well as support the mission of FNL- promoting Erie and Pennsylvania%u2019s history, culture and economy.