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Fort Meigs

A Nationally Accredited Museum

Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield

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Fort Meigs is an AAM accredited museum.

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Welcome to Fort Meigs!

Nationally Accredited by the AAM

To your posts, fellow Soldiers, and remember that the eyes of your Country are upon you. General William Henry Harrison, Commander, Army of the Northwest, April 29, 1813Fort Meigs is a War of 1812 battlefield located in Perrysburg, Ohio. A reconstructed fort and museum help bring history alive. Fort Meigs is one of fifty-eight sites within the Ohio Historical Society. Along with school tours and interactive displays, a number of reenactments and special events take place here throughout the summer. Dedicated staff and volunteers allow Fort Meigs to bring fun and education to hundreds of visitors each year.

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:

First Siege 1813

Commemorating the 199th anniversary of the First Siege of Fort Meigs!

May 26 - 27, 2012

Experience the excitement and anticipation of battle as re-enactors from across North America converge on Fort Meigs to recreate the historic battles that took place here nearly 200 years ago! See musket and artillery demonstrations, camp life demonstrations, and more!

Event details

Participant registration

Melodies on the Maumee:
A Bicentennial & Anniversary Concert

June 2, 2012

Join us for a fun-filled evening of music as Fort Meigs commemorates the start of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 as well as the 50th anniversaries of two local musical groups: the Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra and the GLASSMEN Drum & Bugle Corps! The concert begins at 5:30 p.m. at Fort Meigs and tickets can be purchased at the fort.

Walk with a Soldier Memorial Road March logoWalk With A Soldier Memorial Road March

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Fort Meigs is proud to host the start/finish line of the Memorial Road March
Pre-registration is required. Visit the Walk With A Soldier Facebook page to learn more.
Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project

Fort Meigs Bicentennial: 1813-2013

Fort Meigs prepares to Celebrate it's 200th Anniversary! 1813-2013

Visit our 200th Anniversary page to learn more!

Musket firing

School tour

Laundry Day

Fort Meigs Military
History Roundtable

The FMMHR meets the third Thursday of most months at 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Meigs Visitor Center

All lectures are free and open to the public.

Click here for a list of speakers and topics.

Looking for Volunteers

No time like the present... or in this case, the past!

Now is the perfect time to get started volunteering at Fort Meigs! If you are interested in taking part in reenactments or just want to help out at a great historic site, we would love to hear from you! Come discover a great way to contribute to your community that the whole family can enjoy!

Learn More at our Volunteer Page

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