Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
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In Detail
Activities & Programs 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 t ... read more.
Frequently Asked Questions What is the best way to get to the island? There are several ways to get to South Bass Island. Depending on your personal preferances the most common ways are to fly, take yo ... read more.
History The Battle of Lake Erie At dawn on the morning of September 10, 1813, a lookout spotted six British vessels to the northwest past Rattlesnake Island. Immediately Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Perry's Victory and International Peace Monument at Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, Ohio is a unique place situated on a small island, two miles by four miles in size. Access to the island is by p ... read more.
Things To Do Monument View The observation gallery offers a panoramic view of western Lake Erie. South Bass Island on which the monument stands, is the second largest of the American islands. You can usually see ... read more.
Recent News
- Acting Superintendent of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Named May 8, 2008, 7:20 pm
News from the Parks
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.


