Re-enactments honor Fort Meigs

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Re-enactments and artillery demonstrations will take place at Fort Meigs Saturday and Sunday. THE BLADE Enlarge | Buy This Photo

Experience the excitement and anticipation of battle as actors re-enact the historic battles that took place nearly 200 years ago at Fort Meigs.

The events will take place Saturday and Sunday along with a ceremony to commemorate the 199th anniversary of the First Siege of Fort Meigs.

Activities run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. On Saturday there will be a parade at 10 a.m., followed by musket and artillery demonstrations. At 1 p.m. there will be a rifle demonstration, followed by a 2 p.m. battle demonstration.

The same demonstrations are planned for Sunday, as well as a Ladies' Tea, beginning at 1 p.m.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $4 for students. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. For a complete list of activities, visit fortmeigs.org.

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