Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

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

International flags at Memorial

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

It is tall!

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.

Boom

Tulips in a variety of colors in a garden in front of a light tan building that has an arched entry

Tulips welcome spring and park staff back to the island.

A tan building with a 2-story center window, porch and columns, surrounded by trees and a lawn

Just as welcoming as the front door the back side of the visitor center offers amazing views through the 2-story window.

Photos: National Park Service

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.

Quick Facts

State Ohio

Designation Memorial

State Code OH

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…

Location & Map

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial is located in Ohio.

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Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $10.00

The Observation Deck will be inaccessible for 2026 and 2027 seasons. A ticket is required to visit the observation deck at the top of the Memorial. Tickets are sold daily in the visitor center from 10 am to 5:45 pm in 15-minute time slots and can sell out as early as 2 pm on the weekend. Children 15 and under are free and must be accompanied by an adult. An annual pass that covers the pass holder and three adults is available for $35.00. America the Beautiful Passes are also accepted.

Operating Hours

** 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.

Wednesday Closed

Monday Closed

Thursday Closed

Sunday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

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

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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Contact & Address

Address 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH, 43456

Phone 4192852184

Email pevi_social_media@nps.gov

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park $35.00

This pass is good for unlimited visits to Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. It is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. With the signed pass in hand and personal identification, the pass-holder and 3 other adults (16 and older) are admitted to the observation deck for free. On the day of each visit, all pass holders are required to show the pass to the fee ranger in the visitor center and schedule a specific time to ride the elevator.

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage Arts Sculpture Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite Colonization and Settlement Forts Maritime Maritime - Military Ships and Shipwrecks Military Infantry and Militia Artillery US Army US Navy US Marines Indigenous and Native Warrior Monuments and Memorials Native American Heritage Wars and Conflicts Colonial/European Contact Conflicts French and Indian War American Revolutionary War War of 1812 Indian and Frontier Wars Civil War Animals Birds Fish Coasts, Islands and Atolls Geology Lakes Night Sky Astronomy Scenic Views Trails Water Trails

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.

This is the Park's introductiory film about the Battle of Lake Erie.

Catch a Historic Weapons Demonstrations

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

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

The visitor center is open mid-May through mid-October. Enjoy a 15-minute film on the Battle of Lake Erie and Perry's Victory. Exhibits trace the events…

Hours: The following hours are only for the VISITOR CENTER. Exceptions are listed for special events and are adjusted for reduced staffing. Tickets and passes are only sold at the visitor center on the day of your visit. See Operating Hours & Seasons for current information about visiting the memorial rotunda and observation deck. The park walkways, lawns, memorial plaza, and all roads including State Route 35 (Bayview Ave), are open 24-hours daily.

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