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Special Events 2010 Schedule Special Events at Fort Meigs are sponsored by the Old Northwest Military History Association, Smoke & Fire Co., and the Campaign for Fort Meigs. Hearthside Cooking Class 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. Call (800) 283-8916 to reserve your space. Yesteryear's Essentials: Material Culture for War of 1812 Reenacting Conference 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. Event details are still being finalized. Registrations forms will be made available at www.fortmeigs.org when completed. Drums at the Rapids: Miniature War Gaming Conference 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. First Siege 1813 May 29 - 30, 2010 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. Memorial Day Commemoration 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. Muster on the Maumee 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. 1813 Independence Celebration July 3 - 4, 2010 The 4th of July at Fort Meigs was celebrated with cannon firings, toasts, music, and a day of leisure. 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. Drums Along the Maumee 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 children. Frontier Skills Weekend 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! Garrison Ghost Walk 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. Reservations are required by calling (800) 283-8916. The World at War: Miniature War Gaming Day 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. Co-sponsored by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Great Lakes Chapter. Holiday Open House 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. |