Education

A Classroom Where the Water Meets the Sky

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial offers many opportunities for you and your students to explore the story of the Battle of Lake Erie, uncover the complexities of peace, and delve into the dynamic ecosystems of the Great Lakes, connecting the past to the present in a way that will captivate and inspire your students.

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  Field Trips

  Bring your class to Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial.

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  Guest Speakers

  Learn about and request a ranger for your classroom, organization, or event.

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  Perry Education Days

  A week of educational programming related to the War of 1812 and the Great Lakes.

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  Virtual Programs

  Can't make it to the island? Learn from the home or classroom with these videos.

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  Other Resources

  Find more educational resources from other organizations and national park service sites.

Other Educational Opportunities

Every Kid Outdoors

The Every Kid Outdoors initiative is aimed at providing an opportunity for each fourth grade student across the country to experience federal lands and water in person. Fourth graders and their family can earn their very own National Park Pass by completing one of the options below:

• Log on to the Every Kid Outdoors website to complete an online activity and earn a voucher that can be exchanged for a plastic pass at park entrance stations. http://everykidoutdoors.gov
• Have a park ranger visit your class to learn about our country’s national parks, where students will receive their passes in person. Park passes will be handed out that day.
• Bring national parks to life by hosting a park ranger in your classroom for a pre-visit to learn about Perry’s Victory. Follow up with a field trip to the park and wrap up with a final visit to your school where students explore parks across Ohio and the country. Free park passes will be distributed during the last visit.