Opening Day Muster of the 2026 Season

Join Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial as the park opens for the 2026 season!While the monument and observation deck are inaccessible for rehabilitation during the 2026 and 2027 seasons the Visitor Center and park grounds remain open. Visitors can enjoy the......More

Join Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial as the park opens for the 2026 season!While the monument and observation deck are inaccessible for rehabilitation during the 2026 and 2027 seasons the Visitor Center and park grounds remain open. Visitors can enjoy the park film participate in ranger-led programs explore the small museum and exhibit space complete the park's Junior Ranger program browse the bookstore and spend time outdoors on the park grounds.We appreciate your understanding during this rehabilitation period and look forward to welcoming you to experience all that the park has to offer.Learn more about the Plaza Rehabilitation Project at Plaza Rehabilitation - Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)A live webcam is available for virtual viewing of the Observation Deck at View From The Top - Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center

Planting Seeds of Peace

Join Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Park Rangers at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center from 11:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm for a fun and interactive program about plants and pollinators! The program is geared toward children age......More

Join Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Park Rangers at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center from 11:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm for a fun and interactive program about plants and pollinators! The program is geared toward children ages 5–12, though all ages are welcome. Participants will learn about seeds and germination, discover the important role pollinators like bats, bees and butterflies play in our environment, and explore how choosing native plants helps protect local ecosystems. Rangers will also explain how invasive plants can cause problems for nature.

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center

Perry Education Days

Perry Education Days at Perry’s Victory and International Peace MemorialJoin Park Rangers for Perry Education Days, a series of fun, hands-on, in-person activities designed for all ages. Participants will explore the natural world, history, and culture through rotating ......More

Perry Education Days at Perry’s Victory and International Peace MemorialJoin Park Rangers for Perry Education Days, a series of fun, hands-on, in-person activities designed for all ages. Participants will explore the natural world, history, and culture through rotating stations, each lasting approximately 10 minutes.Program stations may include:1812 medicineHistoric cooking demonstrationsStorytelling through musicNatural history and wildlife of the Great Lakes and northern OhioPlease note: Reservations are required. The observation deck and monument are currently inaccessible due to the rehabilitation project.

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial grounds behind the Visitor Center

Perry Education Days

Perry Education Days at Perry’s Victory and International Peace MemorialJoin Park Rangers for Perry Education Days, a series of fun, hands-on, in-person activities designed for all ages. Participants will explore the natural world, history, and culture through rotating ......More

Perry Education Days at Perry’s Victory and International Peace MemorialJoin Park Rangers for Perry Education Days, a series of fun, hands-on, in-person activities designed for all ages. Participants will explore the natural world, history, and culture through rotating stations, each lasting approximately 10 minutes.Program stations may include:1812 medicineHistoric cooking demonstrationsStorytelling through musicNatural history and wildlife of the Great Lakes and northern OhioPlease note: Reservations are required. The observation deck and monument are currently inaccessible due to the rehabilitation project.

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial grounds behind the Visitor Center

Perry Education Days

Perry Education Days at Perry’s Victory and International Peace MemorialJoin Park Rangers for Perry Education Days, a series of fun, hands-on, in-person activities designed for all ages. Participants will explore the natural world, history, and culture through rotating ......More

Perry Education Days at Perry’s Victory and International Peace MemorialJoin Park Rangers for Perry Education Days, a series of fun, hands-on, in-person activities designed for all ages. Participants will explore the natural world, history, and culture through rotating stations, each lasting approximately 10 minutes.Program stations may include:1812 medicineHistoric cooking demonstrationsStorytelling through musicNatural history and wildlife of the Great Lakes and northern OhioPlease note: Reservations are required. The observation deck and monument are currently inaccessible due to the rehabilitation project.

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial grounds behind the Visitor Center

Memorial Day Ceremony

Join Park Rangers on Memorial Day at the back porch of the Visitor Center for a ceremony and wreath-laying while honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Honor with us as we remember and reflect on the freedoms they secured for us.Following the cer......More

Join Park Rangers on Memorial Day at the back porch of the Visitor Center for a ceremony and wreath-laying while honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Honor with us as we remember and reflect on the freedoms they secured for us.Following the ceremony the wreath will remain on display in front of the Oliver Hazard Perry Statue inside the Visitor Center.Please note: The monument and observation deck are inaccessible for rehabilitation during the 2026 and 2027 seasons.Learn more about the Plaza Rehabilitation Project at Plaza Rehabilitation - Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center

Voices of the War of 1812

Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 1812, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers, sailors, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring t......More

Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 1812, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers, sailors, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock muskets were used, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily military life. Feel free to ask questions, interact with rangers, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting legacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages.Please note: Musket demonstrations use black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.Subject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.

Voices of the War of 1812

Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 1812, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers, sailors, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring t......More

Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 1812, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers, sailors, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock muskets were used, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily military life. Feel free to ask questions, interact with rangers, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting legacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages.Please note: Musket demonstrations use black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.Subject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.

Voices of the War of 1812

Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 1812, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers, sailors, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring t......More

Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 1812, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers, sailors, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock muskets were used, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily military life. Feel free to ask questions, interact with rangers, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting legacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages.Please note: Musket demonstrations use black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.Subject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.

Voices of the War of 1812

Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 1812, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers, sailors, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring t......More

Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 1812, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers, sailors, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock muskets were used, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily military life. Feel free to ask questions, interact with rangers, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting legacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages.Please note: Musket demonstrations use black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.Subject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.

Artillery Weekend

Step back in time and experience the roar of history at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial! Join us for a family-friendly weekend of ranger-led programs and live demonstrations.Artillery Demonstrations: 12:00 PM 2:00 PM & 4:00 PMMusket & Rifle Demonstratio......More

Step back in time and experience the roar of history at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial! Join us for a family-friendly weekend of ranger-led programs and live demonstrations.Artillery Demonstrations: 12:00 PM 2:00 PM & 4:00 PMMusket & Rifle Demonstrations: 11:00 AM 3:00 PM & 5:00 PMJunior Rangers can “Join the Army” at 1:00 PM to learn authentic War of 1812 musket drill and discover what life was like during the war.Don’t miss this exciting chance to see history come to life!