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Fort Meigs officially opens its outdoor season!

Guided tours offered daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (approx. 45 min) 

*Guided tours are contingent upon staff availability*

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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

Opening Day

April 1, 2023

Come enjoy the fort the first day it is open for the 2023 season! Stroll through the 10 acre fort, explore exhibits in four open blockhouses, talk with historical interpreters at the quartermaster building, and take a guided history tour at 11am or 3pm. 

Our Second Sunday gaming friends are also hosting their tabletop games in the classrooms on April 1 in celebration of the fort re-opening.

Admission includes: Museum and fort entrance, guided tours, and the historical miniatures tabletop games in the classrooms.

Second Sunday Tabletop Games 

April 1, 2023

1:00-4:00 p.m.

Since Second Sunday games falls on Easter this month, the games will be held on Saturday April 1st in celebration of the first day the Fort is open for the 2023 season.

Featured Games:

“The War of 1812”  with 54mm. figures. British and American infantry meet on the field of battle. Simple rules are easy to learn. For adults and young players 10+.
 
“The Pioneer-Settler Quandary Game” Settlers, British soldiers and Native Americans mix it up on the frontier. For adults and kids with a parent to help.
 
“The Toledo War of 1835” The border dispute between the State of Ohio and the Territory of Michigan heats-up in this “What if” scenario. Play as the Ohio Regulars or the Michigan Wolverines. Easy rules for kids 10+ and adults. 28mm. figures.
 
“Napoleonic Warfare” – A condensed version of the games held at the Napoleonic gaming convention. 6mm. troops. Rules are easy.
 
As always there will be plenty of tabletop games for the younger kids to help with their counting and sportsmanship skills.
 
 *Included with regular admission*
 
 

Homeschool Days

April 27, 2023 and September 14, 2023

Interested in bringing your homeschool group for a guided tour of Fort Meigs? The Homeschool Days program is designed to incorporate multiple homeschool groups into one day. Students will be divided into older and younger groups, thereby allowing tours to be tailored to their individual learning levels. A condensed version of our Call to Arms program is part of the days offerings.

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To sign up, call 419-874-4121 or email [email protected] 

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