BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3B4926EF-0BF0-25F7-4622EF253963070D@nps-ical SUMMARY:Opening Day Muster of the 2026 Season DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000 DESCRIPTION:Join Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial as the park opens for the 2026 season!\n\nWhile the monument and observation deck are  inaccessible for rehabilitation during the 2026 and 2027 seasons\, the Vi sitor Center and park grounds remain open. Visitors can enjoy the park fil m\, participate in ranger-led programs\, explore the small museum and exhi bit space\, complete the park's Junior Ranger program\, browse the booksto re\, and spend time outdoors on the park grounds.\n\nWe appreciate your un derstanding during this rehabilitation period and look forward to welcomin g you to experience all that the park has to offer.\n\nLearn more about th e Plaza Rehabilitation Project at Plaza Rehabilitation - Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)\n\nA live webca m is available for virtual viewing of the Observation Deck at View From Th e Top - Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit/basicinfo.h tm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?i d=3B4926EF-0BF0-25F7-4622EF253963070D\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/p evi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm LOCATION:Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3C574FB3-CA2A-CA5A-B5373B1AD4B35875@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Planting Seeds of Peace DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DESCRIPTION:Join Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Park Rangers at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center from 11:00 am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm for a fun and interactive program about plants and pollinators! The program is geared toward children ages 5–12\, though all ages are welcome. Participants will learn about seeds and germination \, discover the important role pollinators like bats\, bees and butterflie s play in our environment\, and explore how choosing native plants helps p rotect local ecosystems. Rangers will also explain how invasive plants can cause problems for nature.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyour visit/event-details.htm?id=3C574FB3-CA2A-CA5A-B5373B1AD4B35875\n\nAll even ts: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=3C574FB3-CA2A-CA 5A-B5373B1AD4B35875 LOCATION:Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3C574FB3-CA2A-CA5A-B5373B1AD4B35875@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Planting Seeds of Peace DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DESCRIPTION:Join Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Park Rangers at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center from 11:00 am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm for a fun and interactive program about plants and pollinators! The program is geared toward children ages 5–12\, though all ages are welcome. Participants will learn about seeds and germination \, discover the important role pollinators like bats\, bees and butterflie s play in our environment\, and explore how choosing native plants helps p rotect local ecosystems. Rangers will also explain how invasive plants can cause problems for nature.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyour visit/event-details.htm?id=3C574FB3-CA2A-CA5A-B5373B1AD4B35875\n\nAll even ts: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=3C574FB3-CA2A-CA 5A-B5373B1AD4B35875 LOCATION:Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3E432470-042C-6B81-38D4FE814FB5F447@nps-ical SUMMARY:Perry Education Days DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000 DESCRIPTION:Perry Education Days at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial\n\nJoin Park Rangers for Perry Education Days\, a series of fun\ , hands-on\, in-person activities designed for all ages. Participants will explore the natural world\, history\, and culture through rotating statio ns\, each lasting approximately 10 minutes.\n\nProgram stations may includ e:\n\n1812 medicine\n\nHistoric cooking demonstrations\n\nStorytelling thr ough music\n\nNatural history and wildlife of the Great Lakes and northern Ohio\n\nPlease note: Reservations are required. The observation deck and monument are currently inaccessible due to the rehabilitation project.\n\n Registration: Please request your reservation online at the reservation li nk or email PEVI_Education@nps.gov\n\nRegister: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/l earn/education/classrooms/perry-education-days.htm\n\nMore info: https://w ww.nps.gov/pevi/learn/education/classrooms/perry-education-days.htm\n\nEve nt details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=3E43247 0-042C-6B81-38D4FE814FB5F447\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/plany ourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/pevi/learn/education/classrooms/perry-education-day s.htm LOCATION:Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial grounds behind th e Visitor Center CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260521T040000Z;FREQ=DAILY;WKST=SU;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:416F183D-9E86-C2C2-ECD3CD7BDF68172D@nps-ical SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T120000 DESCRIPTION:Join Park Rangers on Memorial Day at the back porch of the Visi tor Center for a ceremony and wreath-laying\, while honoring those who hav e served and sacrificed for our country. Honor with us as we remember and reflect on the freedoms they secured for us.\n\nFollowing the ceremony\, t he wreath will remain on display in front of the Oliver Hazard Perry Statu e inside the Visitor Center.\n\nPlease note: The monument and observation deck are inaccessible for rehabilitation during the 2026 and 2027 seasons. \n\nLearn more about the Plaza Rehabilitation Project at Plaza Rehabilitat ion - Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (U.S. National Park S ervice)\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details. htm?id=416F183D-9E86-C2C2-ECD3CD7BDF68172D\n\nAll events: https://www.nps. gov/pevi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=416F183D-9E86-C2 C2-ECD3CD7BDF68172D LOCATION:Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AD8ADDF2-0E43-2B46-30649AFE5DC7F741@nps-ical SUMMARY:Voices of the War of 1812 DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T170000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 18 12\, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers\, sailors\, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling\, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock musket s were used\, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily mil itary life. Feel free to ask questions\, interact with rangers\, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting l egacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational ex perience for visitors of all ages.\n\nPlease note: Musket demonstrations u se black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.\n\nSubject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.\n\nEvent detai ls: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AD8ADDF2-0E43-2 B46-30649AFE5DC7F741\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit /calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AD8ADDF2-0E43-2B 46-30649AFE5DC7F741 LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20260605T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E436ED3A-D139-A3B0-7866A67FC7F26DCD@nps-ical SUMMARY:Artillery Weekend DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T050000 DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the roar of history at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial! Join us for a family-friendly w eekend of ranger-led programs and live demonstrations.\n\nArtillery Demons trations: 12:00 PM\, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM\nMusket & Rifle Demonstrations: 11: 00 AM\, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM\n\nJunior Rangers can “Join the Army” at 1:00 PM to learn authentic War of 1812 musket drill and discover what life was li ke during the war.\n\nDon’t miss this exciting chance to see history come to life!\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details .htm?id=E436ED3A-D139-A3B0-7866A67FC7F26DCD\n\nAll events: https://www.nps .gov/pevi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E436ED3A-D139-A3 B0-7866A67FC7F26DCD LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20260607T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ADA56C4C-E9B7-DC9F-DA3D1FD644B26483@nps-ical SUMMARY:Voices of the War of 1812 DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 18 12\, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers\, sailors\, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling\, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock musket s were used\, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily mil itary life. Feel free to ask questions\, interact with rangers\, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting l egacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational ex perience for visitors of all ages.\n\nPlease note: Musket demonstrations u se black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.\n\nSubject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.\n\nEvent detai ls: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=ADA56C4C-E9B7-D C9F-DA3D1FD644B26483\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit /calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=ADA56C4C-E9B7-DC 9F-DA3D1FD644B26483 LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20260724T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E46229DD-DABF-8F67-AF3CFA3F52673FB0@nps-ical SUMMARY:Artillery Weekend DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T050000 DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the roar of history at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial! Join us for a family-friendly w eekend of ranger-led programs and live demonstrations.\n\nArtillery Demons trations: 12:00 PM\, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM\nMusket & Rifle Demonstrations: 11: 00 AM\, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM\n\nJunior Rangers can “Join the Army” at 1:00 PM to learn authentic War of 1812 musket drill and discover what life was li ke during the war.\n\nDon’t miss this exciting chance to see history come to life!\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details .htm?id=E46229DD-DABF-8F67-AF3CFA3F52673FB0\n\nAll events: https://www.nps .gov/pevi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E46229DD-DABF-8F 67-AF3CFA3F52673FB0 LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20260726T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AE1D0481-00EF-9AE5-19F6BCDBE50909AB@nps-ical SUMMARY:Voices of the War of 1812 DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 18 12\, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers\, sailors\, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling\, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock musket s were used\, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily mil itary life. Feel free to ask questions\, interact with rangers\, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting l egacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational ex perience for visitors of all ages.\n\nPlease note: Musket demonstrations u se black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.\n\nSubject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.\n\nEvent detai ls: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AE1D0481-00EF-9 AE5-19F6BCDBE50909AB\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit /calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AE1D0481-00EF-9A E5-19F6BCDBE50909AB LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20260821T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E4C33A34-E9B0-D488-2476AA7A12BB959E@nps-ical SUMMARY:Artillery Weekend: Oliver Hazard Perry Birthday Celebration DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T050000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the life and legacy of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry with a full day of family-friendly\, history-filled activities at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial!\n\nArtillery Demonstrations: 12: 00 pm\, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm\nMusket & Rifle Demonstrations: 11:00 am\, 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm\n\nJunior Rangers can “Join the Army” at 1:00 pm to learn aut hentic War of 1812 musket drill and discover what life was like during the war.\n\nCome for the history\, stay for the excitement\, and celebrate Pe rry’s birthday with a BANG!\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyour visit/event-details.htm?id=E4C33A34-E9B0-D488-2476AA7A12BB959E\n\nAll even ts: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E4C33A34-E9B0-D4 88-2476AA7A12BB959E LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20260823T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AE2A2939-01CA-FF19-3363E22546F31EEA@nps-ical SUMMARY:Voices of the War of 1812 DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T170000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 18 12\, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers\, sailors\, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling\, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock musket s were used\, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily mil itary life. Feel free to ask questions\, interact with rangers\, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting l egacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational ex perience for visitors of all ages.\n\nPlease note: Musket demonstrations u se black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.\n\nSubject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.\n\nEvent detai ls: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AE2A2939-01CA-F F19-3363E22546F31EEA\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit /calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AE2A2939-01CA-FF 19-3363E22546F31EEA LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20260906T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AE328A3C-B86D-83BC-E5DCAB553A486EA4@nps-ical SUMMARY:Voices of the War of 1812 DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history where it happened at Voices of the War of 18 12\, an engaging living history program. Step back to the early 1800s and explore the stories of soldiers\, sailors\, and civilians whose lives were shaped by the War of 1812. Rangers in period clothing bring these stories to life through live demonstrations and storytelling\, including a musket firing demonstration where visitors can see and hear how flintlock musket s were used\, along with explanations of battlefield tactics and daily mil itary life. Feel free to ask questions\, interact with rangers\, and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and its lasting l egacy of peace between nations. Join us for a memorable and educational ex perience for visitors of all ages.\n\nPlease note: Musket demonstrations u se black powder with no projectile and include loud noises.\n\nSubject to change due to staffing availability and weather conditions.\n\nEvent detai ls: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AE328A3C-B86D-8 3BC-E5DCAB553A486EA4\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit /calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AE328A3C-B86D-83 BC-E5DCAB553A486EA4 LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20261018T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E6AFC3E2-9B75-66DE-2FFF508407F5077A@nps-ical SUMMARY:Anchors Aweigh for 2026 DTSTAMP:20260511T022808Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000 DESCRIPTION:The 2026 season at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memo rial has come to port. Thank you for sailing through history with us this year. We will set sail again in May 2027. Until then\, furl the sails\, ho ld your course\, and have a safe winter!\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps .gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E6AFC3E2-9B75-66DE-2FFF508407F5077 A\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pevi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E6AFC3E2-9B75-66 DE-2FFF508407F5077A LOCATION:Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR