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Announcements Two of Fort Meigs re-enactors are shown with visitor Samuel Taylor Harris Fort Meigs History – War of 1812 – Reconstruction Fort Meigs, a National Historic Landmark, was built during the War of 1812.  During the spring & summer of 1813 it withstood two sieges by the British and Native warriors. It was the turning point for the war in the Northwest.  Prior to the attacks on Fort Meigs, the American army suffered a number of strategic defeats and lost a great amount of territory. All of what would become Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as parts of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio were under control of the British Empire and her Native allies. Fort Meigs was built to defend against this invasion. It was also designed to be the staging point for a U. S. invasion of Canada, which occurred in the fall of 1813. Fort Meigs representative Dan Woodward will briefly talk about all this and the reconstruction and what it offers to visitors today. Don’t miss this interesting talk and join us for noon lunch on Sunday, October 19 To be held at W.W. Knight Nature Center, on White Rd at River Rd. Use the on-line reservation link below or call 419-353-1897 To register on-line click the link below and look for Friends Membership Meeting FWCPMembership Meeting Thanks for supporting the Friends of Wood County Parks! Check “Events” For more information on meetings and events. Join the Friends of the Wood County Parks Friends of the Wood County Parks Membership Meetings are held on Sundays in January, May, and October with lunch starting at 1:00 P.M. All FWCP members and friends are welcome and encouraged to bring the family and enjoy a lovely lunch and program. If you are not a member yet go to the “Join Us” link to download a membership form.