NOTICE: The site will be closed to the public from January 22 – January 26, 2025 for annual maintenance.
Fort Meigs Winter Quarter: The outdoor fort is seasonally closed from November 4, 2024 – April 1, 2025. The indoor visitor center, museum, and gift shop are open year round! Explore our state of the art War of 1812 museum; enjoy our film room and view hundreds of artifacts found here on site for reduced winter rates.
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Fort Meigs Historic Site is managed by the Fort Meigs Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit, on behalf of the Ohio History Connection
Join us for tea and create your own historic craft! All crafts are suitable for beginners. Januarys craft: Make your own pin cushion!
Every second Sunday of the month we host historical miniature tabletop games in the classrooms! The featured games change each month. There are a variety of easy to learn games for all ages.
The Foot of the Rapids showcases diary entries, memoirs, letters home, poems, and music to convey exciting historic themes of The War of 1812.
Hosted by the staff of Fort Meigs Historic Site.