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.
In the return of the present Detachment of Ohio troops to their homes, and families, it is due to Ohio and her sons to record their honorable Services.
~ Brigadier-
August 4, 1813
Please note: Schedule and activities subject to change without notice.
12:00 p.m.
Fort Meigs Opens
12:00 - 4:00
Period Hands-on Activities Kid Friendly
12:30
Musket Demonstration | Army Medicine
1:00
Artillery Demonstration
2:00
Memorial Ceremony & Wreath Laying
3:00
Musket Demonstration
3:30
Mini-Militia - Drill with U.S. soldiers Kid Friendly
4:00
Artillery Demonstration
4:30
Rifle Demonstration
5:00
Fort Meigs Closes