Begin your journey in the Visitor Center at Fort Meigs. Purchase tickets to explore the fort or shop the museum store for books and unique gift items. The museum, education center, restrooms and vending machines are all found in the Visitor Center. All visits to Fort Meigs begin and end here. It is your gateway to life in 1813!

        The museum is divided into four areas: Era, Conflict, Understanding, and Remembrance. In Era you will discover frontier Ohio, with maps and descriptions of the early Native inhabitants.

Conflict explores the history of the War of 1812, and the role that Fort Meigs played within the war. Hundreds of artifacts, most of which were found on the site, tell the story of Fort Meigs.

Understanding explains how archaeologists and historians were able to discover what took place here 200 years ago. Watch a video about the discovery of two horses found buried here, the first horses found at a War of 1812 site.

In Remembrance, learn how the men who served at the fort remembered their experiences, as well as how people of later generations immortalized them. 

         Along the path just outside the Visitor Center, you will begin your fort tour with interpretive signs discussing the early events of the War of 1812. The path leads to the main gate of Fort Meigs

Complete your journey with a stop in the museum store. The Ohio History Store at Fort Meigs is a book lover's paradise. Browse through hundreds of books on subjects ranging from military history to local history. Find unique gift items including reproductions of historic items. No stop to the fort is complete without souvenirs, including postcards, hats, shirts, and jewelry. A number of videos and DVDs on various early American history topics can also be found. Children will enjoy shopping for toys such as plastic swords, wooden muskets, and miniature soldiers.