Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

James Lawrence

Oliver Hazard Perry

Robert Heriot Barclay

The Battle of Lake Erie, otherwise known as the Battle of Put-in Bay, was one of the crucial turning points of the War of 1812.

Have you ever wanted to have your own piece of naval artillery from the War of 1812. Now is your chance and all you need is a piece of paper, glue, scissors, and a printer.

Behind the scenes at every NPS memorial site, a team of preservation professionals works to plan, design, and specify the type of treatment that is needed to preserve the physical place and the associated memories. Here are just a few examples of commemorative landscapes in the Midwest Region along with their treatment documents.

In 1911 architects from around the US entered a competition to design the Memorial that became Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. Now it is your turn. So, gather your supplies, pencils, pens, crayons, clay, cardboard, or whatever you chose and make a design for what you think the Memorial should look like.

Changing circumstances and current demands—particularly the challenges of a world war—seemed to encourage former combatants to forgive and forget.

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment the National Park Service has developed a number of special programs. This includes online content, exhibits, and special events. The National Park Service’s Cultural Resources Geographic Information Systems (CRGIS) announces the release of a story map that highlights some of these programs and provides information for the public to locate and participate.

The American Revolution in the Ohio Country was a complex, multi-sided conflict. It involved Great Britain, American colonists, and multiple Native American nations. The period lasted longer than the war on the East Coast, beginning in 1763 and ending in 1832. Plan your trip to sites that tell the story.

If the ocean-going navy buoyed American confidence and patriotism with its victories in salt water, the navy’s performance on fresh water altered the outcome of the war. The Great Lakes were vital arteries to transport men and supplies for the armies of the time. Neither side could prosecute a major land invasion without first securing one or more of the Great Lakes.