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This National Historic Landmark sits on its original location along the historic Maumee River. The seven blockhouses, five artillery batteries and numerous earthworks appear much as they did during the spring of 1813. The Ohio Historical Society reconstructed the fort in the 1970s and most recently in 2003. The Fort Meigs Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, manages the site on behalf of the historical society and the State of Ohio.

Historical interpreters dressed in 1812 clothing present demonstrations of camp life, weapons, and other activities throughout the summer. Reenactments and special events further highlight America’s rich military history. Exhibits in the fort’s blockhouses describe the life of a soldier, the building of the fort, and dramatic accounts of the two sieges against the fort in 1813.

A modern visitor center houses classrooms, a museum store, and a museum. The museum exhibits tell fascinating stories about early Ohio, the War of 1812, the impact of the war in Ohio, and how historians and archaeologists learned what happened at the fort. Important artifact collections are featured in the museum exhibits, including War of 1812 weapons, accouterments, uniforms and personal items of soldiers.

The museum and visitor center is open year around. The fort itself is open for touring from April through the end of October. To learn more, please visit www.fortmeigs.org