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February 20, 2024

First Siege! – 1813

The centerpiece of the mission for Fort Meigs! This incredible event is a two-day encampment and battle recreation from the War of 1812. Join re-enactors from all over North America as they come together to commemorate the great siege at Fort Meigs in 1813. The weekend will highlight military parades, drills, musical concerts, weapons demonstrations, […]

February 20, 2024

Moth Night

After Chelsea Gottlieb’s presentation on “Gardening for Moths”, Jim Lemon and Jim McCormac will be hosting moth night at the bog! This is a free event where visitors can learn about the many different species of moths that inhabit Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. Bring a flashlight and a camera and hope the moths say “cheese!”

February 20, 2024

A Servants View with Beverly Gray

Join local historian Beverly Gray on Sunday, May 19, for a discussion about the servants who worked at Adena. Admission to this event is free. For more information, please visit our website www.adenamansion.com, email [email protected], or call (740) 772-1500.

February 20, 2024

Brigade Napoleon

Many consider the War of 1812 as the North American chapter of the larger and global Napoleonic Wars. Fort Meigs looks at the rest of the world’s armies during our own frontier conflict. Join British, French, and troops from Eastern Europe in camp and on the battlefield at this living history event.

February 20, 2024

Opening Day & Speaker Series

Dr. Tom O’ Grady will present “Not Since Tecumseh: Darkness at Midday over the Ohio Country; Total Eclipse of the Sun”. The Speakers Series will begin at 11 a.m. at the Fort Laurens theater. If you have any questions about the featured series, please contact us at 330.874.3011 or email us at [email protected].

February 20, 2024

Napoleonic Gaming Convention

A three day convention of table top military strategy games – replaying historic battles from the early nineteenth century. Morning and afternoon sessions each day. Check website for specific battle schedule. Rules and Figures by Bacchus. Buildings by Total Battlefield Miniatures. Book sale to accompany convention.

February 20, 2024

Crossbow to Cartridge

Behold the great revolution in military technology, the adoption of gunpowder. Crossbow to Cartridge is a living history event for the 15th–17th centuries featuring military camps to explore, weapons demonstrations and lively engagement with the warriors and campfollowers of distant Europe and Early America.

February 20, 2024

Buckeye Furnace presents Raccoon Creek Market

Raccoon Creek Market is an outdoor vintage and makers market featuring vintage, repurposed and handcrafted items.

February 16, 2024

The Eclipse

Cedar Bog Nature Preserve is hosting a total solar eclipse watch party with the help from Patrick Craig as our speaker and event coordinator. Join us for The Eclipse, an unforgettable event held at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve in Urbana, OH, USA. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the mesmerizing celestial […]

February 16, 2024

19th Century Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day as they did in the 19th Century by transporting back to the 1800s. Witness a reading of a portion of the Declaration of Independence, a reading of patriotic poems, a presentation of the flag and a toast to George Washington. This event will be under the picnic pavilion behind the Visitor’s Center […]