Fort Meigs - First Siege 1813 Schedule

First Siege 1813

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Introducing

The War of 1812 Heritage Trail!

Highlighting the historic sites of the Old Northwest as the War of 1812 Bicentennial years approach!

Please note: times and schedule subject to change without notice

Saturday, May 23, 2009

9:30 a.m.	Fort Meigs Opens
10:00	Morning Parade & Drill See the recreated U.S. and British Armies gather for morning orders and prepare for the day.
10:00 - 1:30	Period Hands-on Activities - Kid Friendly! Take part in history with a game of Graces, Hoops, or Farkle!
10:30	Musket Demonstration Hear the crack of the musket and learn why linear tactics were used during the War of 1812.
11:00	1813 Patrol* Step back in time as a "refugee" escorted to safety by a squad of U.S. troops. Hopefully you won't be ambushed by Indians!
11:30	Artillery Demonstration Experience the roar of a cannon and learn more about these powerful weapons. Don't forget to cover your ears!
12:00 p.m.	The Battle for Fort Meigs Interpretive Talk Historical Interpreters present an interactive discussion about the First Siege of Fort Meigs and life in 1813.
12:30	Drill with British Soldiers - Kid Friendly! Kids (and kids at heart) can take up arms and learn to march and maneuver as the soldiers did during the War of 1812!
2:00	Battle Demonstration The highlight of the day. See Dudley's Defeat recreated on the fields surrounding Fort Meigs.
3:30	1813 Patrol* Step back in time as a "refugee" escorted to safety by a squad of U.S. troops. Hopefully you won't be ambushed by Indians!
4:30	Artillery Demonstration Experience the roar of a cannon and learn more about these powerful weapons. Don't forget to cover your ears!
5:00	Fort Meigs Closes

*Separate ticket required. Tickets are free and may be requested from the cashier at the Visitor Center. Limited to 20 people.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

9:30 a.m.	Fort Meigs Opens
11:00 - 1:30	Period Hands-on Activities - Kid Friendly! Take part in history with a game of Graces, Hoops, or Farkle!
10:30	Musket Demonstration Hear the crack of the musket and learn why linear tactics were used during the War of 1812.
11:00	1813 Patrol* Step back in time as a "refugee" escorted to safety by a squad of U.S. troops. Hopefully you won't be ambushed by Indians!
11:30	Artillery Demonstration Experience the roar of a cannon and learn more about these powerful weapons. Don't forget to cover your ears!
12:30 p.m.	Drill with American Soldiers - Kid Friendly! Kids (and kids at heart) can take up arms and learn to march and maneuver as the soldiers did during the War of 1812!
1:00	Ladies' Tea The ladies of both the U.S. and British camps are invited to afternoon tea.
2:00	Battle Demonstration The highlight of the day. See Miller's Charge recreated on the fields surrounding Fort Meigs.
3:00	Musket Demonstration Hear the crack of the musket and learn why linear tactics were used during the War of 1812.
4:00	Artillery Demonstration Experience the roar of a cannon and learn more about these powerful weapons. Don't forget to cover your ears!
5:00	Fort Meigs Closes

*Separate ticket required. Tickets are free and may be requested from the cashier at the Visitor Center. Limited to 20 people.

P.O. Box 3

29100 W. River Rd.

Perrysburg, OH 43552

(419) 874-4121

(800) 283-8916

Admission:

Adults - $8.00 Seniors (60+) - $7.00 Students - $4.00

Kids 5 and under - Free OHS members - Free

*Prices may vary for Special Events

**Discounted rates available Nov. - Mar.

Hours:

Wednesday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fort open: April - October

Museum open year-round

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