Brigade Napoleon
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | June 17-18 Join us for our newest living history event, Brigade Napoleon! Behold the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during the War of 1812.
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Crossbow to Cartridge
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | June 3-4 Behold the great revolution in military technology, the adoption of gunpowder. Crossbow to Cartridge is a living history event for the 15th-17th centuries. Military camps to explore, weapons demonstrations and lively engagement with the warriors and camp followers of distant Europe and Early America.
First Siege 1813
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | May 27-28 A PIVOTAL FIGHT As April 29, 1813 dawned, the soldiers at Fort Meigs had been surrounded for two days by British forces and their Native American allies. This was a defining moment in the history of our state and nation. The First Siege of Fort Meigs would help turn the […]
The Great War: World War I Reenactment
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | May 6-7 Examine the military make-up of the world’s armies 100 years after the War of 1812 and roughly 100 years hence. The historically muddy ground of Fort Meigs is the ideal setting for re-creating the soupy trenches of World War I. Please join us for a weekend of guest time period […]
Tea and Historic Crafts
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | 2 p.m. Come and enjoy a cup of tea while learning a new craft inspired by a historic trade! Hear a poetry reading from the early 19th century. The staff will be in historic costume explaining the social history of tea in early America. Also, you can celebrate the re-opening of Fort […]
Tea and Historic Crafts
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | 2 p.m. Come and enjoy a cup of tea while learning a new craft inspired by a historic trade! Hear a poetry reading from the early 19th century. The staff will be in historic costume explaining the social history of tea in early America. Also, you can celebrate the re-opening of Fort […]
Tea and Historic Crafts
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | 2 p.m. Come and enjoy a cup of tea while learning a new craft inspired by a historic trade! Hear a poetry reading from the early 19th century. The staff will be in historic costume explaining the social history of tea in early America. Also, you can celebrate the re-opening of Fort […]
Fort Meigs Holiday Open House
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | Noon Admission is free. Join us in the Visitor Center to celebrate the holidays! War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, and hands-on activities. While you’re here, shop our museum store […]
The World at War – Miniature War Gaming Day
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | 9:30 a.m. MINIATURE WAR GAMING DAY Come fight the War of 1812, World War II, and fantasy space battles all in one room! Miniature war gaming experts help you play more than 16 different war games and learn about this family-friendly hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Admission price […]
Garrison Ghost Walk
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | October 21-22, 28-29 Tours: 7-9 p.m. Join us…if you dare! Hear chilling tales of soldiers long gone as your guide leads you by lantern light on a walk to the glowing campfires and candle-lit buildings within eerie Fort Meigs. Tickets are available online at, the Fort Meigs Association Store. Advanced timed tickets […]
Brigade Napoleon
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | June 18-19 Join us for our newest living history event, Brigade Napoleon! Behold the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during the War of 1812.
First Siege 1813
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | May 28-29 A PIVOTAL FIGHT As April 29, 1813 dawned, the soldiers at Fort Meigs had been surrounded for two days by British forces and their Native American allies. This was a defining moment in the history of our state and nation. The First Siege of Fort Meigs would help turn the […]
Drums at the Rapids
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | May 20-21 MINIATURE WAR GAMING CONFERENCE Fight epic battles on a small scale Friday and Saturday in the Visitor Center when Fort Meigs hosts the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Great Lakes Chapter war gaming conference. Many time periods will be represented from Roman wars to WWII. Warfare on the land, sea, and […]
The Great War: World War I Reenactment
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | May 14-15 Examining the military make-up of the world’s armies 100 years after the War of 1812 and roughly 100 years hence. The historically muddy ground of Fort Meigs is the ideal setting for re-creating the soupy trenches of World War I. Please join us for a weekend of guest time period […]
After Dark Lantern Tour
Fort Meigs 29100 W. River Rd., PerrysburgFort Meigs | April 22, June 25, August 27, September 30 Fort Meigs After Dark Lantern Tour Experience 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. Tour times: April […]