Welcome
*Weekday tours are contingent upon staff availability during school tour season.*
Note: The outdoor fort will seasonally close from November 4, 2024 – April 1, 2025. The visitor center and museum are open year round.
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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
Garrison Ghost Walk
October 18, 19, 25, 26 | Tickets Online
Guided by lantern light, hear chilling stories of soldiers who once walked these hallowed grounds over 200 years ago. Brave the eerie fort at night and experience ghostly tales around glowing campfires and candle-lit buildings.
This event is a fundraiser for the Old Northwest Military History Association (ONMHA). ONMHA was organized in 1993 to support Fort Meigs Historic Site. The 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization assists Fort Meigs staff with group tours, special events, and other historical activities.
Second Sunday Tabletop Games
Next Second Sunday Gaming Day: October 13, 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.
The World at War: Historic Miniatures Wargaming Conference
November 1-2, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Two days of historical miniatures games offered to promote the history of The Old Northwest and the hobby of tabletop war gaming. The games are free to play with regular admission and many of the games are suitable for all members of the family. No experience is necessary and all of the rules will be taught.
Featured games are listed here.
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.
