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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

Historic Holidays Winter Festival

Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 12pm – 4pm

Experience holiday traditions of the past! See the West portion of fort decorated for the holidays and enjoy various activities including: tomahawk throwing, historic games, crafts, music, bonfires, warm refreshments, and more!

Second Sunday Tabletop Games

Next Second Sunday Gaming Day: December 8, 2024 | 1:00-4:00 p.m.

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.

Check out our Podcast Series!

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.

Photo credit: Weaver
Background image credit: Library of Congress