9-3'x5' international flags line sidewalk that leads to a white building with green roof. Tall stone

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Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

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352 foot tall stone memorial column rises up to touch blue sky. In front a 5' urn on pedestal

Night sky with Memorial Column in the middle with sun just starting to come up in lower right corner

The Memorial Column with the United Kingdom, Canadian, and US Flags flying from poles on the lawn.

Carronade fires with 5 people standing around it. Fireball from muzzle is 10 long and 4 foot tall.

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Upper and Lower Plaza Rehabilitation: The Plazas, Rotunda, and the Observation Deck of the Memorial will be inaccessible for the 2026 and 2027 seasons due to the Upper and Lower Plaza Rehabilitation. The visitor center and grounds will re...

About Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the War of 1812, and to celebrate the long-lasting peace among Great Britain, Canada and the U.S. The Memorial, a Doric column, rising 352 feet over Lake Erie is situated 5 miles from the longest undefended border in the world.

Things To Do

See the Battle of Lake Erie

See the Battle of Lake Erie in color. Free 15-minute video about the war, battle, peace and memorial.

5-20 Minutes

Catch a Historic Weapons Demonstrations

Come see how men dressed and fought in the War of 1812.

Available Activities

Arts and Culture

Craft Demonstrations

Cultural Demonstrations

Live Music

Astronomy

Stargazing

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

Living History

Historic Weapons Demonstration

First Person Interpretation

Paddling

Canoeing

Kayaking

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Junior Ranger Program

Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching

Park Film

Museum Exhibits

Weather

Summer months can be extremely hot and humid, with occasional and sudden severe thunderstorms. Fall and spring are pleasant with cool temperatures but brisk winds can make a 60° day feel much colder. In winter the memorial and visitor center are closed.

Getting There

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is located within the Village of Put-In-Bay, Ohio on South Bass Island. The most common way to reach the island is by the Jet Express or Miller Boat Line ferries. When traveling east, use Ohio Turnpike to US 250 north to SR 2 west.

When traveling west, use Ohio Turnpike to SR 53 north to SR 2 east. From SR 2 take the SR 163 exit OR the ST 250 exit for the Jet Express passenger ferry, Or take the SR 53 exit for Miller Boat Line vehicle and passenger ferry.

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Hours

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial—Rotunda and Observation Deck

** The Plazas, Rotunda, and the Observation Deck of the Memorial will be inaccessible for the 2026 and 2027 seasons due to the Upper Plaza Rehabilitation. ** Operating hours for the rotunda and observation deck are modified for special events and adjusted for staffing reductions as seen below. Prepare to purchase tickets or passes from the visitor center before that time.

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location

The Plazas, Rotunda, and the Observation Deck of the Memorial will be inaccessible for the 2026 and 2027 seasons due to the Upper Plaza Rehabilitation. The visitor center and park grounds will remain open each season during the project and are free.

$10.00