Fort Meigs Revolution on the Ohio Frontier
All are welcome to the Fort Meigs Revolution on the Ohio Frontier on August 24-25, 2019 at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio. This Fort Meigs event combines the old “Life in Early Ohio” and “Ohio 1776” events. At Fort Meigs Revolution on the Ohio Frontier, Fort Meigs hosts the Revolution! Revolutionary War soldiers come to Fort Meigs to recreate life in early America with battles, weapon demonstrations, and more. Visit the army encampments and talk to the soldiers about life in early America.
A CULTURAL & TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION
The late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries saw a revolution in American government as well as American culture and technology. Discover more about life in early Ohio with demonstrations of the skilled crafts and trades of the time. Hands-on activities and make-and-take crafts are on-going throughout the weekend.
EVENT HOURS
Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
EVENT ADMISSION RATES
Adults: $11.00
Seniors (60+): $9.00
Students: $6.00
OHC members: $2.00
Ages 5 & Under: FREE
U.S. Military (Active Duty & Family): FREE
Fort Meigs Revolution on the Ohio Frontier Mini-Gallery
The mail brings an account of an attack being made by the British and Indians at Fort Stephenson on the 3rd of August about 1 hour before sunset…They was let to come close by the fort. Some in the ditch before the fire on them was commenced… In a very short time they thought it most prudent to retreat… The number of killed and wounded and prisoners is 250.
~ Lieutenant Joseph H. Larwill, – August 7, 1813
EVENT SCHEDULE
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Location
Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
For More Information: Call 419.874.4121; Email info@fortmeigs.org
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
Re-enactors and historic crafts-people are invited to attend this event which combines our old “Life in Early Ohio” and “Ohio 1776” events. Pre-registration is required.
BAR Members
Register by email with Bernard Borowski at boro42@sbcglobal.net
NWTA Members
Register by email with Randy Hamper at randy.tm.hamper@gmail.com
Rev War Independents & Historic Craftspeople
Register online individually or for your entire group – all on one form!
About Fort Meigs: War of 1812 Bastion Against the British
Fort Meigs, named after then Governor of Ohio, Return Jonathan Meigs, Jr., was first built as a reaction to British attacks on American forts in the Northwest Territory during the War of 1812. It was built in what is now Perrysburg, Ohio, on a bluff overlooking the Maumee River rapids. Ground was broken on February 2, 1813 under the orders of General William Henry Harrison, who wanted to fortify the region. Throughout the next three months professional soldiers and militiamen alike persevered through cold winter weather and mud that would at times be knee-deep. Despite horrid weather and disease in the camp, the American army was able to complete Fort Meigs by the end of April, 1813, just in time for a British attack. Begin your journey in the Fort Meigs Visitor Center. Purchase tickets to explore the fort or shop the museum store. The administrative offices, museum, education center, restrooms and vending machines are all found in the Visitor Center. All visits to Fort Meigs begin and end here. It is your gateway to life in 1813! For more information about Fort Meigs, click the link in the ‘venue’ section.
Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss Fort Meigs Revolution on the Ohio Frontier in August at Fort Meigs in Perrysville, Ohio.
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