PERRSYBURG – On Saturday and Sunday Fort Meigs will host a special event focusing on the history of the
women who made our country great.
From women on the home front to women on the battlefield, "Ordinary History, Extraordinary
Women" will show how women have contributed to help make America what it is today.
Ordinary History, Extraordinary Women will include a small living history encampment from several time
periods.
In addition there will be hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Historical interpreters will discuss roles of women in history as well as provide demonstrations of
skills and trades women provided at home and on the battlefield.
Meet a German nurse from WWII, talk to a teacher from the Civil War, see a demonstration of ladies side
saddle riding, and more.
Activities will take place throughout the weekend.
War of 1812 soldiers will demonstrate how to fire muskets and cannons throughout the day.
Fort Meigs is open from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on both days of the event.
Event admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 6 to 18. OHS members and
children 5 and under are free.
Fort Meigs, the largest reconstructed, wooden-walled fort in the country, is located one mile west of
downtown Perrysburg at 29100 W. River Road (Ohio 65).
For more information visit on-line at www.fortmeigs.org or call 800-283-8916.
