Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Park Closure 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 remain open. Thank you for your understanding.

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Overview

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

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

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

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Plan your visit

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.

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.

Visitor centers

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.

Phone: 4192852184

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

352 foot tall stone memorial column rises up to touch blue sky. In front a 5' urn on pedestal
It is tall! · NPS Photo
Night sky with Memorial Column in the middle with sun just starting to come up in lower right corner
Night Sky and Memorial
The Memorial Column with the United Kingdom, Canadian, and US Flags flying from poles on the lawn.
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
Carronade fires with 5 people standing around it. Fireball from muzzle is 10 long and 4 foot tall.
Carronade Fire Ball · NPS Photo
Sun setting over Put-in-Bay Harbor
Sun setting over the Bay
Tulips in a variety of colors in a garden in front of a light tan building that has an arched entry
Visitor center and spring garden · NPS photo 2023 Mimi Gorman

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