Fort Meigs - Independence Day 1813 Schedule

1813 Independence Celebration

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, July 3, 2010

*Time*	*Activity*
9:30 a.m.	Fort Meigs Opens
10:00 - 3:00	Period Hands-on Activities Kid Friendly! Games and other activities just for kids (or kids at heart!)
On-going	Fiber Arts Demonstrations See how fabric and thread was made in the early 1800s.
10:30	Musket Demonstration Learn about the flintlock musket and see one fired!
11:30	Artillery Demonstration Learn about the cannons used at Fort Meigs in 1813. Don't forget to cover your ears!
12:00 p.m.	Rifle Demonstration Learn about the 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle and how it was used during the War of 1812
1:30	Musket Demonstration Learn about the flintlock musket and see one fired!
2:00	Mini-Militia Kid Friendly! Kids can "enlist" in the War of 1812 Army and experience drill first hand with wooden muskets and miniature cross belts!
3:00	Artillery Demonstration Learn about the cannons used at Fort Meigs in 1813. Don't forget to cover your ears!
4:00	Fort Meigs Closes

Sunday, July 4, 2010

*Time*	*Activity*
12:00 p.m.	Fort Meigs Opens
12:00 - 4:00	Period Hands-on Activities Kid Friendly! Games and other activities just for kids (or kids at heart!) (Activities cease during the Independence Celebration)
12:30	Rifle Demonstration Learn about the 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle and how it was used during the War of 1812
1:00	Musket Demonstration Learn about the flintlock musket and see one fired!
2:00	Independence Day Celebration The highlight of the weekend! Toasts, music, and an 18-gun salute to celebrate America's freedom just like the soldiers' celebration on July 4, 1813!
3:30	Musket Demonstration Learn about the flintlock musket and see one fired!
4:00	Mini-Militia Kid Friendly! Kids can "enlist" in the War of 1812 Army and experience drill first hand with wooden muskets and miniature cross belts!
4:30	Artillery Demonstration Learn about the cannons used at Fort Meigs in 1813. Don't forget to cover your ears!
5:00	Fort Meigs Closes

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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