Memorial

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Midwest

Plan a Perry’s Victory & International Peace trip

About Perry’s Victory & International Peace

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Midwest
State: Ohio
Designation: Memorial
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Perry’s Victory & International Peace.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

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

Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: Closed
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

** 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.

Weather and when to go

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: (419) 285-2184
Email: pevi_social_media@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/pevi

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Perry’s Victory & International Peace

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Perry’s Victory & International Peace

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

See the Battle of Lake Erie

Park Film · about 45 min

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

Historic Weapons Demonstration · about 15 min

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