Historic Holidays - Fort Meigs Winter Festival
Visitors can experience early American winter festivities with family activities inside the visitor center. Guests can paint ornaments, decorate cookies, craft quill-and-ink Christmas cards, seal letters with wax, and listen to a history presentation of the Second Fort. The celebration also features live historic holiday music and seasonal refreshments such as hot mulled cider, hot mulled tea, and hot cocoa.
What to Expect
Early American holiday festivities, quill-and-ink cards, and live historic music.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Fort Meigs Association
Food & Drink
Refreshments include hot mulled cider, hot mulled tea, hot cocoa, and cookies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Historic, festive, hands-on
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults $7, seniors $6, children $5.
- Hours: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Give kids time to try every craft station: ornament painting, quill-and-ink Christmas cards, wax-sealed letters and cookie decorating.
- Catch the history talk about the Second Fort to hear how people celebrated winter in early America.
- Warm up between activities with hot mulled cider, hot mulled tea or hot cocoa, plus a cookie.
- Stop by the museum store before you leave if you're looking for holiday gifts.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Historic Holidays good for kids?
Yes. It's a family event with hands-on holiday crafts, cookie decorating and live music for all ages.
What is there to do?
You can paint ornaments, write Christmas cards with quill and ink, seal letters with wax and decorate cookies. There's also live historic holiday music and a history talk about the Second Fort.
What food and drink is there?
There's hot mulled cider, hot mulled tea, hot cocoa and cookies.
Will we be outside in the cold?
No. The festival has moved indoors to the Fort Meigs Visitor Center because of the cold.
Can I do some holiday shopping while I'm there?
Yes. The museum store sells holiday gifts.
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