25 episodes

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

Foot of the Rapids The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

    • History
    • 4.9 • 9 Ratings

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

    Winter Quarters - Sixteen Stones

    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
    A Head For Halloween

    A Head For Halloween

    Two brief tales for the Season of the Dead.

    • 17 min
    Great Stories - Blackhawk

    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
    The Memorial Mystery Artillery Show

    The Memorial Mystery Artillery Show

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

    • 39 min
    Supplement to the Last (Cuyahoga Packet)

    Supplement to the Last (Cuyahoga Packet)

    Supplement to the Last (Cuyahoga Packet) by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

    • 28 min
    Lower Your Colors

    Lower Your Colors

    Beyond New Orleans, the final battle of the War of 1812

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Skeeter7777 ,

Hopeful for Inspiring stories

But why does the narrator often sound angry and hopeless? There had to be some good stories to tell?

Tony Huhn ,

Excellent podcast

An excellent podcast about Fort Meigs and the war of 1812. Love the sound effects. They help set the mood of the scene. Please keep these coming. Your hard work is very much appreciated.

Ghujhhiibhjmjji ,

Great niche podcast

The narrator makes all the stories intriguing, and the stories themselves are very different and entertaining.

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