What Is Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial?
The Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial is a 352-foot Doric fluted column in Put-In-Bay, Ohio!
What Makes It Historical?
Opened on June 13, 1915, this memorial commemorates two critical moments in US History during and shortly after the War of 1812! The first was the victory of Commodore Oliver Perry against the British during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813! During the battle, Commodore Perry actually sailed under fire from a sinking ship to a different ship in his fleet, and taking advantage of the wind and a collision between two British ships, plucked victory from the jaws of defeat! His victory gave the USA control of Lake Erie and ultimately victory in the War of 1812!
The second focus of this memorial is the 1817 agreement between acting US Secretary of State, Richard Rush, and British minister to the United States, Charles Bagot. A short agreement, only 150 words long, the Rush-Bagot Agreement limited the number of vessels that either side could put on the Great Lakes at a time! It enabled the US-Canadian border to remain peaceful and unfortified into modern times!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Volunteer at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial!
- Become a member of the Friends of Perry!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
93 Delaware Ave
Put-In-Bay, OH 43456
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit the Park?
See the exterior any time you like, but the visitor center and observation deck are open between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM (6:00 PM during the summer)! The park closes for winter between October 18 and May 22!
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