September 8-10, 2023 210th Commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie
All events are free, open to the public, and held at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial unless otherwise noted.
Friday to Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Visitor Center and Memorial Rotunda are open. This year tours to the observation deck are suspended. See the current conditions.
Saturday and Sunday
Historic Encampment and Living History on the the Memorial lawn. Get to know the Soldiers, Sailors, Civilians, and their trades.
Friday, September 8
7:00 pm - Flag Retirement Ceremony- To kick off Historic Weekend join us at the Flag Poles to learn about the Battle of Lake Erie and Flag Etiquette.
Saturday, September 9
11:00 am - Small Arms Demonstration
11:30 am - Fort Meigs Fife and Drums
Noon - Artillery Demonstration
2:00 pm - Parade
Following the Parade:
High Scool Marching Band (Flag Poles)
Sounds of Victory and Peace (Range)
Sunday, September 10
11:00 am - Small Arms Demonstration
11:30 - Fort Meigs Fife and Drums
Noon - Artillery Demonstration
1:00 pm - Small Arms
2:00 - Vintage baseball game in town at the ballpark
2:00 - Artillery Demonstration
3:00 - 210th Anniversary CeremonyCommemorating the Battle of Lake Erie - on the back porch and lawn of the visitor center
Monday, September 11,
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks and first responders by flying National flags on the upper plaza of the Memorial. These flags represent each country who had a citizen killed during the attacks on 9/11.
If interested in volunteering for the event as living history or general operations email Ranger Rob for more information.
