Visit Fort Meigs Step into history and learn more about the War of 1812! The visitor center and museum are open year round (Wednesday. - Sunday). The fort and outdoor exhibits are closed annually from …

The Museum and Visitor center are open year-round with reduced winter rates. Admission includes the viewing of WGTE’s Fort Meigs introductory video, access to The Legacy of Freedom, our state-of-the …

From April through October, visitors can take self-guided tours of the fort and museum. Historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, are on hand to provide weapons demonstrations, discuss the …

Explore the history of the War of 1812 and the role that Fort Meigs played within the war. Hundreds of artifacts, most of which were found on-site, help tell the story of Fort Meigs.

The 60 Years' War for Ohio: American Revolution August 22-23, 2026 See the American Revolution come to life in this exciting living history event.

During your visit, take some time to explore our fantastic museum. Legacy of Freedom: Fort Meigs in the War of 1812 helps relate the complete story of Fort Meigs with hundreds of original artifacts on …

The FMA manages the daily operations of Fort Meigs, including its preservation, maintenance, and educational and interpretive programming, on behalf of the Ohio History Connection.

The Ohio History Connection (OHC) started the painstaking work of reconstructing Fort Meigs in the late 1960s and opened the museum to the public in 1974. The reconstruction of the fort on its original …

Learn EXPLORE THE PAST Learn about Fort Meigs, the War of 1812, or have fun with word searches and coloring pages on our Just for Kids! page.

Follow I-75 South to Exit 195 (OH-795 Perrysburg/Millbury) Turn left onto OH-795 (Avenue Rd.) and travel approximately 3.5 miles through Perrysburg. Fort Meigs will be on the right-hand side.