Foot of the Rapids: Recent Episodes
The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast
A history podcast of stories from the war of 1812. Here we use diary entries, memoirs, letters home, poems, and music to convey some basic ideas in the story of the war. Hosted by the staff of Fort Meigs Historic Site in Northwest Ohio.
Winner of the Public History Award by the Ohio Academy of Public History
The first few months of 1813 saw horrible weather conditions in Ohio as troops and supplies were heading to Fort Meigs. On this episode of The Foot of the Rapids, discover how these weather conditions affected troop movements, supply chains, camp conditions, and physical and mental health at this "most disagreeable encampment." Fun Fact: This episode was researched and written by Fort Meigs' director, Ashley Phlipot for her Masters Degree in History at Bowling Green State University. She also created a learning module to accompany her research. Check it out here: www.fortmeigs.org/learning/disagreeable
Military music as it evolved through the 18th century reaching its high point during the War of 1812. Many examples explored and analyzed.
Follow the final steps of American and Shawnee hero Spemica Lawba (Capt. Logan) in a winter gunfight at the Foot of the Rapids.
Follow the Ohio Militia through the Great Black Swamp to a battle months before the mighty Fort Meigs was built on the same contested ground.
Just South of Fort Meigs, historians make profound discoveries regarding the Fort McArthur cemetery from the War of 1812.
Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak, commonly known as Blackhawk, was a powerful and influential war leader of the Sauk nation. Here, his presence at the battles of Fort Meigs in 1813 is examined.
Investigate research that a Spanish cannon in Pennsylvania was used to shell Fort Meigs, War of 1812.
Detailing the late winter mission by Harrison's troops to torch the Queen Charlotte, A ship-rigged vessel at Fort Malden, Upper Canada.
Stories detailing the hardships confronting green US troops moving into northern Ohio the winter of 1812-1813