Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, is scheduled to undergo a $20+ million restoration project to rehabilitate the upper and lower plaza areas, enhance accessibility, address structural and waterproofing problems and renovate restrooms. The memorial, which features a column rising 352 feet over Lake Erie and an observation deck affording spectacular views of the Lake Erie Islands and Canada, honors those who fought and died in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, and celebrates the long-lasting peace between the U.S., Great Britain and Canada.
“It has been a long process to get such a substantial project to this stage,” said Mary Pat Doorley, the national park’s acting superintendent. “We are excited to rehabilitate the area around this iconic landmark and help provide lasting memories for visitors.”
The restoration is made possible through investment from the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, and is scheduled to begin in March 2026 and continue through November 2027, with renovations expected to support approximately 230 jobs and contribute over $53 million to the nation’s economy.
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