Tickets are required for the Fort Meigs in Perrysburg.
- Open: Wednesday – Saturday from 9:30am – 5pm, and Sunday from 12 – 5pm.
- Location: (Map It) 29100 W. River Rd. in Perrysburg, Ohio
- Phone: 419-874-4121 or 800-283-8916
- Web: click here
Fort Meigs 1813, Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield, is a historical site with one of the largest reconstructed, wooden-walled forts in the United States. It sits in its original location along the Maumee River. The seven blockhouses, five artillery batteries, and numerous earthworks appear much as they did during the summer of 1813. Exhibits in the fort’s blockhouses present the life of a soldier, the construction of the fort, and dramatic accounts of the two sieges in 1813.
The Visitor Center houses classrooms, a museum store, and a museum. The exhibits focus on the themes of Era, Conflict, Understanding, and Remembrance. The exhibit also explores how historians and archaeologists learned what happened at the fort. Important artifacts are featured in the museum exhibits, including War of 1812 weapons, accouterments, uniforms, and soldiers’ items.
Historical interpreters, dressed in 1812-era clothing, present demonstrations of camp life, weapons, and other activities throughout the summer. Reenactments and special events further highlight America’s rich military history.
