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Explore the ten-acre reconstructed fort and learn more about life at Fort Meigs during the War of 1812!
See our hours, admission rates, and guided tour times here.
Fort Meigs Historic Site is managed by the Fort Meigs Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit, on behalf of the Ohio History Connection
After Dark Lantern Tour
April 26, 2025 | 8:15 P.M.
Visit historic Fort Meigs after dark! Led by costumed guides, guests will tour the fort by lantern light, witness a nighttime musket demonstration, and experience the historic battlefield as soldiers did during the War of 1812.
Advance tickets required. Purchase your tickets here
All purchasers of After Dark Lantern Tour tickets will be offered $3 off general admission to our daytime event, School of the Soldier, happening the same day on April 26, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
School of the Soldier
April 26, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Watch War of 1812 re-enactors drill and sharpen their skills for the 2025 season.
Second Sunday Tabletop Games
Next Second Sunday Gaming Day: April 13, 2025 | 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.
Drums at the Rapids: Historical Miniatures Gaming Conference
May 16-17, 2025
Friday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fort Meigs will once again sponsor two days of family friendly activities to teach visitors about history through hands-on tabletop games. Historical events from around the world will be re-created using miniatures of all kinds. Battles from ancient Rome to the American Civil War come alive on the tabletop. The games are free to play with your regular site admission and most of the rules are simple enough to pick up quickly. The games are hosted by members of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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.
