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Special Events at Fort Meigs are sponsored
by the
Old Northwest Military History
Association,
Smoke & Fire Co.,
and the
Campaign for Fort Meigs.
Jump to an event in:
April, May,
June,
July, August,
October,
November,
December,
Other Activities
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Fort Meigs also hosts a number of smaller
scale events throughout the summer.
To view our other events schedule,
please click here.
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April 10, 2010
Experience life in an 1812 kitchen! Learn how to cook on a
hearth with period kitchen tools.
Participants will help
prepare period recipes to go along with a lunch. Class
members will eat the meal at the end of the class.
Cost is $30 per person. $25 for OHS members. Mail in or drop
off a
registration form or call (800) 283-8916 to reserve
your space. Pre-payment required.
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April 17 - 18, 2010
Learn about fashions of the early 19th Century and more! Knowledgeable presenters will discuss many facets of
men and women's clothing of the time period. Highlights include admission to Fort Meigs,
period merchants, and optional Sunday clothing workshops. Pre-registration is
REQUIRED. Limited space available. The details of the event are still being
finalized. A registration form will posted here when completed.
May 14 - 15, 2010
Fight
epic battles on a small scale Friday and
Saturday in the Visitor Center during our
miniature war gaming event. Many time periods
will be represented from Roman wars to WWII.
Warfare on the land, sea, and air will be
re-created on tabletop battlefields. Admission
to participate is $12 per day of $18 for both
days which includes admission to the site.
Regular site admission applies for those who
wish to watch but not participate. Co-sponsored
by the
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Great Lakes
Chapter.
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May 29 - 30, 2010
Commemorating the 197th 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.
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May 31, 2010
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.
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June 19 - 20, 2010
See the evolution of the common soldier from the Roman Legionnaire through the
20th Century. Soldiers, artisans, and civilians give demonstrations throughout
the weekend. Period military camps are open for visiting. Weapons demonstrations take
place throughout each day. Try your hand at the "pike college" too! Period trades people
offer their wares for sale and food is available from a variety of vendors. Co-sponsored by
Smoke & Fire Co.
Participant Registration
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July 3 - 4, 2010
July 4, 1813 was celebrated with cannon firings, toasts, music,
and a day of leisure at Fort Meigs. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will recreate this day
through cannon firings, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for children.
The highlight of the day is the eighteen-gun National Salute accompanied by
toasts and fife and drum music starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. A War of 1812 living history
encampment, weapons demonstrations, and more take place throughout the weekend.
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July 24 - 25, 2010
See and hear
fife and drum corps from across the country play
military music from the 1750s through the War of
1812. The musicians perform with authentic wooden
fifes and rope tension drums. The visiting corps
change each year. The music starts at 10 a.m. both
days and the corps perform a massed ensemble at 4
p.m. each afternoon. War of 1812 soldiers and
civilians will provide demonstrations of weapons,
camp life and provide hands-on activities for
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August 28 - 29, 2010
Blacksmithing, coopering, and
tinsmithing are just a few historic
skills that are considered lost arts
today. In 1813 they were common skills
learned by tradesmen. Come see these
skills and learn about a
different side of military and frontier life. Also
see historic trades of the Native
Americans and the fur trade. Watch
historic trades people demonstrate their
skills, shop for one-of-a-kind items,
try your hand at frontier skills, see
musket and cannon demonstrations and
more!
Participant
Registration
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October 22 - 23 & 29 - 30, 2010
Come to Fort Meigs for a
"spirited" stroll this fall at the Garrison Ghost Walk. Tour the fort with your
1812 guide and encounter the spookier side of this historic place. The whole
family will enjoy hearing tales from the past, and while the ghosts may not be
real, the fun certainly is! Proceeds from this event go to the
Old Northwest Military History
Association.
Garrison Ghost Walks step off every 15 minutes from
7 - 9 p.m. Each tour lasts a little over an hour. Reservations are required by calling (800) 283-8916.
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November 6, 2010
Come fight the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II all in one room!
Miniature war gaming experts help you play more than 16 different war games and
learn about this family friendly hobby. No experience is required and kids are
welcome. Food will be available on site. Admission price includes the miniature
war gaming and the museum. All new games this year! Co-sponsored by the
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Great Lakes Chapter.
December 12, 2010
Join us in the Visitor Center
to celebrate the holidays. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to
provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life.
Enjoy holiday music, hot cider and cookies, and hands-on activities. We will provide instructions and no partner or
experience is necessary. While you're here, shop our museum store for unique
holiday gifts! Site open Noon -
5:00 p.m. Open house hours 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by the
Campaign for
Fort Meigs.
In addition to the events listed above,
Fort Meigs hosts many other activities and lecture series throughout the year. The
Fort Meigs Military History Roundtable has regular meetings with discussions on
a variety of topics. Please check back regularly for information on any upcoming
programs. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Click here
to view our activity
schedules.
Click
here to view the Fort Meigs
Military History Roundtable schedule.
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