First Siege 1813 and Memorial Day
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The British are coming! United States and British soldiers and Woodland Indians re-create historic 1813 battles at Fort Meigs. See recreated battles, musket and artillery demonstrations and camp life demonstrations. All ladies are invited to attend the tea and learn more about 1812-era food and crafts. Join an "1813 Patrol" and accompany a squad of American soldiers on patrol as they look for the enemy. Come see our new period bake oven and learn about the vital role bake ovens played in feeding the army.
Volunteers at Fort Meigs in honoring the men and women of our armed forces. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians reenact camp life throughout the day. A special wreath laying ceremony takes place at 2pm in front of the monument within the fort. The ceremony ends with a wreath laying and musket firing at the Pennsylvania monument.
First Siege 1813 and Memorial Day
Phone : (419) 874-4121 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : info@fortmeigs.org
Web: www.fortmeigs.org
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