• Old Time Park Ranger on the memorial with visitors.

    Perry's Victory & International Peace

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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 »

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Welcome to Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay, Ohio. South Bass Island has been an ideal stopping point for boaters ever since Native Americans "put in at the bay" during their many journeys across the lake. The area is known for its walleye fishing, eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment.


Directions
Access to the island is by plane or by a ferry boat ride.

Operating Hours & Seasons
Please note that hours and dates of operation have been reduced from previous announcements due to the sequestration. The memorial and Visitor Center are scheduled to open May 25 - October 6.

Fees & Reservations
The Perry's Victory Visitor Center is free and open to the public during operating hours. The free to travel to the top of the memorial column is $3 per adult.

Things To Do
Our Things To Do page features links and information that tell people about activities available to them in the park through the season.

Lake Erie Islands
Information regarding the Lake Erie Islands is provided through this link. If you are looking for other things to see and do while in the area many of the possibilities are covered here.
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Ranger-led Programs
Enjoy a ranger-led talk and learn about Perry's Victory. Read More>>

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Bicentennial Events
Find out more about the 200th anniversary of The Battle of Lake Erie. Read More>>

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Park Brochure
To see Perry's Victory park brochure Click Here>>

Did You Know?

Fort Meigs (near Toledo Ohio)

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.