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Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the war of 1812, but in equal part it is here to celebrate the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada and the U.S. Situated 5 miles from the longest undefended boarder in the world. Monument Construction began in October 1912, opened to the public on June 13 1915, and became a National Park Service Memorial in 1936.

The Basics

Hours:

Operating Hours

January to late April open by prior appointment
Late April to mid-May 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mid-May to mid-June 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mid-June to September 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September to mid-October 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Late October to December 31 open by prior appointment.

Address:

93 Delaware Avenue
PO Box 549
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Phone:

419-285-2184

Fax:

419-285-2516

Directions

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial (IPM) is located within the Village of Put-in-Bay. Put-in-Bay is located on South Bass Island and is most often accessible by ferry boats, airplanes, airboats, and private boats. Several taxi companies and island tour trains are available for travel around island. There is also a bus line that runs between the Miller Boat Line dock and the village of Put-in-Bay. The Jet Express docks within walking distance of the village of Put-in-Bay and the Perry's Victory & IPM.

Plane

Griffing Island Flying Service (419-626-5161): Year round transit to Put-in-Bay and all of the Lake Erie Islands from Port Clinton and Sandusky. Reservations are required.

Dairy Air (419-285-5057): Year round transit to Put-in-Bay and all of the Lake Erie Islands from Port Clinton. Reservations are required.

Private Planes can land at Put-in-Bay Airport. It is open daily from dawn to dusk. A small landing fee is charged and tie-downs are available.

Car

Traveling east, use Ohio Turnpike to US 250. Take US 250 north to SR 2 west. Take SR 2 west and follow directions below for the Jet Express or Miller Boat Line.

Traveling west, use Ohio Turnpike to SR 53. Take SR 53 north to SR 2 east. Take SR 2 east and follow directions below for the Jet Express or Miller Boat Line.

Ferry Service

To reach Port Clinton: The Jet Express passenger ferry
Take SR 2 to SR163/Port Clinton exit and follow the signs to the Jet Express.

Sandusky: The Jet Express passenger ferry
Take SR 2 to SR250 N/Sandusky exit and follow the signs to the Jet Express.

Reach Kelly's Island: The Jet Express passenger ferry from the public dock on Kelly's Island to Put-in-Bay or Sandusky.

To reach Catawaba Island: Miller Boat Line passenger and vehicle ferry
Take SR 2 to SR53 N/Catawba Island exit and to the Miller Boat Line.

Reach Middle Bass Island: Sunny S passenger ferry from the public dock on Middle Bass Island to The Boardwalk, Put-in-Bay.

Climate

Summer temperatures range from 60° F to 85° F with winter temperatures ranging from 15° F to 40° F. Spring and fall can be quite windy. The chance of seeing a clear sunny day in the summer is 65% and 33% in the winter. Weather can change quickly on Lake Erie, so be prepared with the proper clothing.

Link to our Toledo Weather coverage for more information.

Fees

Adult:$3.00/daily, Children Free

Things To Do

Rising 352 feet above Lake Erie, Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is the most dominant feature of the Lake Erie Islands. Interred beneath the rotunda floor are the remains of the three American and three British officers who were killed during the Battle of Lake Erie. Carved in the rotunda walls are the names of Perry's vessels along with the names of the Americans who were killed or wounded in the battle. After a climb of 37 steps to the lower landing, an elevator takes visitors to an open air observation deck 317 feet above Lake Erie. On a moderately clear day the observation deck offers a panoramic view of the Lake Erie Islands and the shorelines of Ohio, Michigan, and Ontario. Due to the design and nature of the historic structure, visitors unable to climb the steps may experience the view from the 340 foot level of the monument, in each of the 4 directions, on the real-time monitor in the visitor center.

From mid-June through the end of August, Park Rangers offer interpretive talks about the Battle of Lake Erie, the War of 1812, construction of the monument, and other topics of interest. Talks normally occur on the plaza at the base of the Memorial and are usually offered on the hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On weekends, Rangers offer living history demonstrations. Dressed in War of 1812 military and civilian uniforms, Rangers present talks about the Battle and the war, concluded with a firing demonstration of reproduction flintlock muskets. On scheduled weekends there are firing demonstrations of a reproduction 32-pounder carronade.

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