Fort Meigs

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.

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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 https://t.co/UC8Q4ABlsY

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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 https://t.co/0G9xi2E3fg 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.

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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 https://t.co/tUlNpUsl1A

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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 https://t.co/tUlNpUsl1A

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Fort Meigs Historic Site will be again closed today, February 4th, 2022 due to the winter storm.

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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!

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Today's new episode of Guns Across the Lakes explores the story of Col. Alexander Bourne of the Ohio Militia here at Fort Meigs.

https://t.co/BrD08Y4Gh0

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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 https://t.co/0Da4feMDfJ

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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 https://t.co/Sl15NaLPBw

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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 https://t.co/eABMhiT9jO

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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: https://t.co/Sl15NaueJY

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Learn about Sacketts Harbor on today's episode of Guns Across the Lakes

https://t.co/FVAoHxShIy

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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!