Fort Meigs is the largest reconstructed, wooden-walled fort in the U.S. Built during the War of 1812, it stopped British invasion of the Old Northwest.

Perrysburg, Ohio
Joined January 2009
Fort Meigs has just released its newest episode of our podcast The Foot of the Rapids the Memorial Mystery Artillery show. This episode serves as a remembrance for our dear friend and longtime volunteer Robert Trumball. Listen at fortmeigs.org/digitalcontent…
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Looking to have a blast this summer? Come work for us! We are hiring a Historic Interpreter for this season ! Visit fortmeigs.org/employment for information on the position and how to apply.
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We have some space available on our Fort Meigs After Dark Tour this Friday, April 22 at 8pm! Call 419-874-4121 to reserve your spot!
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Fort Meigs Historic Site will be closed Sunday, April 17th for Easter.
Fort Meigs is now open for the 2022 season! Huzzah!
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Yesteryear's Essentials Revisited is next weekend, March 25-27th, 2022! Join us for lectures on historical clothing and accessories, workshops, a fashion show, and more! Buy your registration and additional classes at store.fortmeigs.org
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We have TWO dates for our Blacksmithing 101 workshop this season! April 23rd, 2022 & Sunday, April 24th, 2022 from 10am-3pm Cost: $75 all supplies included This class is limited to six participants per class. Classes fill up quickly! Call 419-874-4121 to register.
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Our final Tea and Historic Craft program will be this Sunday, February 20th from 2pm-4pm. Also enjoy for the first time a live musical performance from members of the Regimental Band. The craft this month is cross stitching.
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Be sure to sign up for Yesteryear's Essentials Revisited: Fads and Fashions of the Federal Era. It will be a weekend of historic clothing lectures, a fashion show, and workshops! Buy your conference ticket and workshops at store.fortmeigs.org
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Fort Meigs Historic Site will be again closed today, February 4th, 2022 due to the winter storm.
February 2, 1813 - The building of Fort Meigs commences
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Due to the winter storm, Fort Meigs Historic Site will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 2 and Thursday Feb. 3rd. Stay safe!
Today's new episode of Guns Across the Lakes explores the story of Col. Alexander Bourne of the Ohio Militia here at Fort Meigs. youtube.com/watch?v=Ws5v4tn6…
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Our award-winning podcast, The Foot of the Rapids, is back! "Endless Summer - Nuku Hiva," features amazing stories from the War of 1812 naval base in the Marquesas Islands. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, or on our website at fortmeigs.org/digitalcontent
Tomorrow, our Manager of Programs John Thompson will be presenting "Reverse Colors: Music and Musicians of the American Army – A History" for our Military History Roundtable at 7:30pm Come masked in person or watch on Zoom. Zoom link available at fortmeigs.org/military-histo…
Fort Meigs own John Thompson will be presenting “Reverse Colors: Music and Musicians of the American Army, A History” on Thursday, January 20 at 7:30pm. Two ways to enjoy: Live at Fort Meigs (masks required) or on Zoom Get your Zoom link at fortmeigs.org/military-histo…
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Fort Meigs will be closed December 24 through 26th, and December 31 through January 2nd for the holidays. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.
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Our Military History Round Table returns in person and online tomorrow, November 18th at 7:30pm Andrew Kercher of the Port Huron Museum will be presenting "The Life and Military Career of Charles Chouteau Gratiot." Zoom link: fortmeigs.org/military-histo…
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Learn about Sacketts Harbor on today's episode of Guns Across the Lakes youtube.com/watch?v=n7dyswR4…
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Join us for the World at War: Miniature War Gaming on Saturday, November 6th! Games will be ongoing throughout the day. All games are included with general admission!
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