Foot of the Rapids

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

  1. The Most Disagreeable Encampment

    05/07/2025

    The Most Disagreeable Encampment

    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: https://fortmeigs.org/learning/disagreeable/index.html

    31 min
  2. The Janissary Craze!

    04/01/2025

    The Janissary Craze!

    Military music as it evolved through the 18th century reaching its high point during the War of 1812. Many examples explored and analyzed.

    29 min
  3. Winter Quarters - Full Military Honors

    02/18/2025

    Winter Quarters - Full Military Honors

    Follow the final steps of American and Shawnee hero Spemica Lawba (Capt. Logan) in a winter gunfight at the Foot of the Rapids.

    21 min
  4. Winter Quarters - Swept Away by the Current

    01/11/2025

    Winter Quarters - Swept Away by the Current

    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.

    24 min
  5. Winter Quarters - Sixteen Stones

    02/29/2024

    Winter Quarters - Sixteen Stones

    Just South of Fort Meigs, historians make profound discoveries regarding the Fort McArthur cemetery from the War of 1812.

    40 min
  6. A Head For Halloween

    10/31/2023

    A Head For Halloween

    Two brief tales for the Season of the Dead.

    18 min
  7. Great Stories - Blackhawk

    08/16/2023

    Great Stories - Blackhawk

    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.

    38 min
  8. The Memorial Mystery Artillery Show

    04/12/2023

    The Memorial Mystery Artillery Show

    Investigate research that a Spanish cannon in Pennsylvania was used to shell Fort Meigs, War of 1812.

    40 min
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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

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  • Creator
    The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Foot of the Rapids