Fort Meigs – Ohios War of 1812 Battlefield Explore the ten-acre reconstructed fort and learn more about life at Fort Meigs during the War of 1812! See our hours, admission rates, and guided tour times here
firstsiege - Fort Meigs The First Siege of Fort Meigs would help turn the tide of war and usher in a series of American victories that would secure the Ohio frontier Join us as Fort Meigs hosts re-enactors from across the U S and Canada to commemorate the First Siege of Fort Meigs
THE WAR OF 1812 - Fort Meigs The War of 1812 spelled an end to warfare between Great Britain and the United States Despite several rebellions and attempts by private groups, the United States would never again attempt an invasion of Canada
A History of Fort Meigs Fort Meigs, named after then Governor of Ohio, Return Jonathan Meigs, Jr , was first built as a reaction to British attacks on American forts in the Northwest Territory during the War of 1812 It was built in what is now Perrysburg, Ohio, on a bluff overlooking the Maumee River rapids
Special Events Activities – Fort Meigs See the fort decorated for the holidays and discover winter festivities in early America "A band of musick [sic] this evening drew the attention of the fort It was composed of a drum, two flutes, two cornets and a lyre "
Admission Hours - Fort Meigs The outdoor fort is closed for the season The museum and visitor center are open year round Admission includes the viewing of WGTE’s Fort Meigs introductory video, and access to The Legacy of Freedom, our state-of-the-art War of 1812 Museum Winter Admission Rates: (Indoor Museum Only) Adults – $7 00; Seniors (60+) – $6 00; Students
Learn - Fort Meigs Learn about Fort Meigs, the War of 1812, or have fun with word searches and coloring pages on our Just for Kids! page
Visit - Fort Meigs VISIT FORT MEIGS From April through October, visitors can take self-guided tours of the fort and museum Historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, are on hand to provide weapons demonstrations, discuss the history of the fort, and answer any questions Come discover a part of Ohio history you never knew was here!
Meet the People - Fort Meigs Today, Fort Meigs stands in Wood County, Ohio, named in honor of E D Wood The Statue of Liberty was placed inside the star-shaped Fort Wood, also named after him, on Bedloe’s Island (now Liberty Island) in New York Harbor
Legacy of Freedom – Fort Meigs Explore the history of the War of 1812 and the role that Fort Meigs played within the war Hundreds of artifacts, most of which were found on-site, help tell the story of Fort Meigs