Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is a symbol of the long-lasting peace enjoyed by the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The 352-foot Doric column has an observation platform that offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding islands and mainland.
The National Park Service visitor center, located at 180 Toledo Avenue, offers a 15-minute free movie on the War of 1812 and Battle of Lake Erie. The visitor center also has a display of artifacts, including a British musket, a scale model of the US Brig Lawrence–Perry’s flagship–and a large flat hull diorama of the Battle of Lake Erie as Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry crossed through cannon fire to reach the US Brig Niagara and change the course of the battle. Tickets to visit the Observation Deck of the Memorial can be purchased in the visitor center.
