[1] The Peri manor is known to have existed in 1544, when it belonged to the von Tödwen [et] family.

In the 18th century, it was acquired by the von Glasenapps, and in 1863 by the Lilienfelds who were its last owners before the dispossession in 1919.

[3][4] After the Soviet occupation, the lands of the manor and nearby farms' lands were nationalized and a Vilde-named[clarification needed] kolkhoz was established; thus the village centre now contains several Soviet-style residential and industrial buildings.

[4] A local society centre with a library operates in Peri.

The 18 km-long (11 miles) Peri stream passes the village.