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
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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…
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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…
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…
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.
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…
Learn about Sacketts Harbor on today's episode of Guns Across the Lakes
youtube.com/watch?v=n7dyswR4…
