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First Siege 1813

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U.S. light infantry at First Siege 1813

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.

Event Schedule

Please note: times and schedule subject to change without notice.

The event schedule is still being worked out, however you can expect a weekend full of fun and exciting happenings at Fort Meigs!

Activities include musket demonstrations, artillery demonstrations, hands-on activities for kids (and kids at heart!), and of course, recreated battles!
The battle demonstrations will recreate some of the fighting that occurred at Fort Meigs during the First Siege in May 1813. The battles are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Please check back later for more details. This page will be updated as the schedule is finalized. We hope to see you at First Siege 1813!

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Sunday, May 27, 2012

* Admission Rates & Site Hours may vary for Special Events
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