Ranger Programs

Smiling Park Ranger on beach

Ranger Talks

Visit the Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center for some of our great Ranger Programs. All programs begin on the back porch of Visitor Center.

Ranger Talks will be given Monday thru Thursday.
General Topics
11 am - Construction of Memorial
12 pm - Ranger Choice-Check at Visitor Center day of visit
1 pm - Junior Ranger- (Also on Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
2 pm - Peace
3 pm - Ranger Choice-Check at Visitor Center day of visit
4 pm - Natural Environment
5 pm - Ranger Choice-Check at Visitor Center day of visit
(June 2 - August 14, 2025)

 
Five people dressed as War of 1812 sailors, blue wool jackets, red vests, white pants, with straw or black tarred hats load a large naval cannon.

Historic Weapon Demonstrations

Come learn a little about the War of 1812, Battle of Lake Erie, the men that fought, their uniforms, and what they used to fight. Meet the rangers on the Plaza of the Memorial. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM at the top of the hour. (At least May 24 - Sept 7, 2025. My continue longer depending on weather, staffing, and visiation levels.)

Carronade Weekends:
On special Weekends, we bring out the big gun.
May 24-25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
June 7-8
July 5-6
August 23-24 (Perry's Birthday Weekend)
Sept. 5-7 (Historic Weekend)

 
Two park rangers, one seating other standing one one side of a table full of exhibits talk with a young visitor on the other side of the table.

Nature Camp

Nature camp offers young visitors and their families opportunities to explore the diversity and eco systems of Lake Erie and South Bass Island. on Sunday and Monday each week, Activities are drop in and take place from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.Centered around Lake Erie

Individuals who complete three activities can become an official Junior Ranger and earn a Great Lakes Junior Ranger badge. Themes change each week and include invasive species, marine debris, animal architects, water quality, keystone species, fishing, and much more!

the programs will increase knowledge around the Great Lakes and will promote Great Lakes Literacy Principles. Attendees will learn about their roles in protecting water resources and how they can be part of the solutions to the many issues facing the Great Lakes. The park plans to have a theme for each week of the summer season (themes will be repeated so don’t worry if you miss a week you’d like to attend) and that theme will be presented at least twice weekly – one weekday and one weekend day. Themes will include invasive species, marine debris, native plants, water quality, keystone species, fishing, and much more! Please check back often to see what theme we’ll be offering and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the park.

Last updated: January 24, 2025

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PO Box 549
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Phone:

419 285-2184

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