National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Perry's Victory and International Peace MemorialAerial photo of the park's 352' high observation/memorial colum.
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
History & Culture
 

The Battle of Lake Erie

At dawn on the morning of September 10, 1813, a lookout spotted six vessels to the northwest past rattlesnake island. Immediately Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry made preparations to sail forth to engage the British. Just before the engagement opened Perry hoisted his battle flag inscribed "DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP". more...

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
Contact us
We appriciate any comments you would like to make.
more...
Perry's Victory & IPM, Put-in-Bay, Ohio.  

Did You Know?
The Doric Column at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is the only international peace memorial in the National Park Service and stands 47 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. The upper deck platform is 12 feet taller than the statue of Liberty’s torch.

Last Updated: July 26, 2006 at 19:04 EST