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Opening of Visitor Center and Observation Deck Delayed
Due to sequestration Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial will delay opening of the Visitor Center and Observation Deck till Saturday, May 25, 2013. Hours will be 10AM to 5PM. More »
Welcome to Perry's Victory
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 between 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.
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Bicentennial Information
Learn more about the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie here.
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Social Media
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial has moved into the 21st Century and can be found on Facebook and Twitter.
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Long Range Interpretative Plan
The Long Range Interpretative Plan along with other park planning documents are available online.
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Did You Know?
General Harrison in Fort Meigs learned that part of the British fleet on Lake Erie was trapped by ice. On March 2, 1813 Harrison led a force of 170 men on sleighs. Leaving their sleighs at Middle Bass Island, they, marched northward, only to find that the ice had broken up and freed the ships.