Special Events & Activities – 2026
Tea & Historic Crafts
January 18, February 15, 2026
Enjoy tea and learn a new craft inspired by the skills of yesteryear.
Enjoy tea and learn a new craft inspired by the skills of yesteryear.
Yesteryears Essentials: Clothing Conference
March 14-15, 2026
A weekend conference of lectures, workshops, presentations, and more based on the Fashions and Accessories in the time of Jane Austen.
A weekend conference of lectures, workshops, presentations, and more based on the Fashions and Accessories in the time of Jane Austen.
Fort Meigs After Dark Lantern Tours
April 18, 2026, July 18, 2026, Sept. 26, 2026
Tour the fort by lantern light!
Tour the fort by lantern light!
Second Sunday Games
The Second Sunday of Each Month | 1pm-4pm
A wide variety of tabletop games designed to engage all levels of the family.School of the Soldier
April 18, 2026
Watch War of 1812 re-enactors drill and sharpen their skills for the 2025 season.
Drums at the Rapids: Historical Miniatures Gaming Conference
May 15-16, 2026
Fight epic tabletop battles Friday and Saturday at the Fort Meigs Visitor Center.
Fight epic tabletop battles Friday and Saturday at the Fort Meigs Visitor Center.
Grand Tactical 1812 Re-Enactment
May 23-24, 2026
See history come to life at this exciting war of 1812 reenactment!
See history come to life at this exciting war of 1812 reenactment!
Crossbow to Cartridge
June 20-21, 2026
Explore the technological advancements from crossbows to gunpowder during the 15th to 17th centuries.
Explore the technological advancements from crossbows to gunpowder during the 15th to 17th centuries.
Independence Day 1813
July 4, 2026
Celebrate independence day with an 18 shot cannon salute and toasts!
Celebrate independence day with an 18 shot cannon salute and toasts!
The 60 Years' War for Ohio: American Revolution
August 22-23, 2026
See the American Revolution come to life in this exciting living history event.
See the American Revolution come to life in this exciting living history event.
Life in Early Ohio
Sept. 19-20, 2026
Discover the historic skills and trades of frontier Ohio and try some yourself!
Discover the historic skills and trades of frontier Ohio and try some yourself!
Brigade Napoleon
October 10-11, 2026
Discover the Napoleonic wars and watch reenactors practice their military drills.
Discover the Napoleonic wars and watch reenactors practice their military drills.
Garrison Ghost Walk
Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 2026
Hear ghostly stories around glowing campfires at this spooky storytelling event.
Hear ghostly stories around glowing campfires at this spooky storytelling event.
The World at War: Historical Miniatures Wargaming Conference
Nov 7, 2026
Historical miniatures tabletop games offered to promote the history of The Old Northwest and the hobby of tabletop war gaming.
Historical miniatures tabletop games offered to promote the history of The Old Northwest and the hobby of tabletop war gaming.
Historic Holidays Outdoor Winter Festival
Dec 13, 2026
See the fort decorated for the holidays and discover winter festivities in early America.
See the fort decorated for the holidays and discover winter festivities in early America.
Image Credit: Fort Meigs
