Special Events 2012
Special Events at
Fort Meigs are sponsored by the
Old Northwest Military History Association
Smoke & Fire Co.
and the
Campaign for Fort Meigs.
Jump to an event in: March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December
Fort Meigs also hosts other activities & smaller scale events throughout the summer.
To view our activities schedule, please click here.
Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor
March 24, 2012
Ever wonder if you had an ancestor that fought in the War of 1812? Want to know how you can research War of 1812 veterans? Ever wonder what it was like for a War of 1812 soldier during the war? This is your place to find out! Pre-registration required. Cost is $10 per person.
Hearthside Cooking Class
April 14, 2012
Experience life in an 1812 kitchen! Learn how to cook on a hearth with period kitchen tools. Participants will help prepare period recipes to go along with a lunch. Wrap up your experience by dining on the foods you just prepared! Pre-registration required. Cost is $30 per person. $25 for OHS members.
Blacksmithing 101
April 14, 2012
Returning this year is a beginners-only blacksmithing workshop. Discover what it takes to shape iron using hammer and anvil on a period travelling forge!
Learn the basics of heating, shaping, and bending metal and take home a creation of your own! Pre-registration required. Cost is $45 per person. $40 for OHS members.
Yesteryear's Essentials
April 21 - 22, 2012
Learn about fashions of the early 19th Century and more! Knowledgeable presenters will discuss many facets of men and women's clothing of the time period. Highlights include admission to Fort Meigs, period merchants, and optional Sunday workshops.
Drums at the Rapids
May 18 - 19, 2012
Fight epic battles on a small scale Friday and Saturday in the Visitor Center during our miniature war gaming event. Many time periods will be represented from Roman wars to WWII. Warfare on the land, sea, and air will be re-created on tabletop battlefields. Admission to participate is $12 per day of $18 for both days which includes admission to the site. Regular site admission applies for those who wish to watch but not participate. Co-sponsored by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Great Lakes Chapter.
First Siege 1813
May 26 - 27, 2012
Commemorating the 199th Anniversary of the First Siege of Fort Meigs!
The British are coming! United States and British soldiers as well as Woodland Indians recreate historic 1813 battles at Fort Meigs. See recreated battles, musket and artillery demonstrations, and camp life demonstrations. Returning this year is "1813 Patrol." Accompany a squad of American soldiers as they scout around the fort.
Memorial Day Commemoration
May 28, 2012
Join the staff and volunteers of Fort Meigs in honoring our nation's fallen heroes. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians reenact camp life throughout the day. A special wreath laying ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. at the Fort Meigs Monument. The ceremony ends with a wreath laying and musket salute at the Pennsylvania Monument.
Muster on the Maumee
June 16 - 17, 2012
See the evolution of the common soldier from the Roman Legionnaire through the 20th Century. Soldiers, artisans, and civilians give demonstrations throughout the weekend. Period military camps are open for visiting. Weapon demonstrations take place each day. See medieval knights on horseback or try your hand at the "pike college"! Co-sponsored by Smoke & Fire Co.
SPECIAL HOURS:
JULY 4: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Independence Day 1813
July 4, 2012
July 4, 1813 was celebrated with cannon firings, toasts, music, and a day of leisure at Fort Meigs. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will recreate this day through cannon firings, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for children. The highlight of the day is the eighteen-gun National Salute accompanied by toasts and fife and drum music starting at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 4. A War of 1812 living history encampment, weapons demonstrations, and more take place throughout the weekend.
Life in Early Ohio
August 25 - 26, 2012
Blacksmithing, coopering, and tinsmithing are just a few historic skills that are considered lost arts today. In 1813 they were common skills learned by tradesmen. Come see these skills and learn about a different side of life in early Ohio. There is special emphasis on Native American skills this year! This event is sure to be a blast with trades demonstrations, workshops, music, and more!
Garrison Ghost Walk
October 19 - 20 & 26 - 27, 2012
Come to Fort Meigs for a "spirited" stroll this fall at the Garrison Ghost Walk. Tour the fort with your 1812 guide and encounter the spookier side of this historic place. The whole family will enjoy hearing tales from the past, and while the ghosts may not be real, the fun certainly is! Proceeds from this event go to the Old Northwest Military History Association. Reservations required.
World at War
November 3, 2012
Come fight the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II all in one room! Miniature war gaming experts help you play more than 16 different war games and learn about this family friendly hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Food will be available on site. Admission price includes the miniature war gaming and the museum. All new games this year! Co-sponsored by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Great Lakes Chapter.
Holiday Open House
December 9, 2012
Join us in the Visitor Center to celebrate the holidays. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, hot cider and cookies, and hands-on activities. While you're here, shop our museum store for unique holiday gifts! Site open Noon - 5:00 p.m. Open house hours 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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