It's been a few years since a truly new exhibit has been added to the many displays and exhibits of the Fort Recovery State Museum. Thanks to Dr. Allen Bernard, a historical preservationist from Cincinnati, two very important and pertinent displays have been added to the museum:
First, An original newspaper/journal published on December 18, of that year will be on permanent display in the Wabash Battle portion of the museum. This two+ centuries old newspaper contains the letter written by General Arthur St. Clair to Secretary of War Knox detailing the sad events which took place on our battlefield on November 4, 1791. Most people familiar with that history know the general accounts of the battle, but to read it as St. Clair reported it just days after this American tragedy, is a genuinely moving experience. This treasured artifact, now a part of our museum displays, was donated to the museum by Dr. Bernard. Happily, he will be on hand when this is unveiled on June 9. (2:30)
Second, An original Northwest Territory map as it was first created after the signing of the Greeneville Treaty of 1795 is the second display just now added to the museum! On the advice of Dr. Bernard, the local Fort Recovery Historical Society purchased this rare document to become a part of the museum displays to be viewed by the many guests who visit our museum from all over the country. This display is on the East wall of the museum at the conclusion of the Anthony Wayne portion of the museum. It too will be unveiled on June 9 prior to Dr. Bernard's formal presentation.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Sat, May 4, 12:00-5:00 - Museum opens for the 2019 season!
May
Weekends + Memorial Day; 12:00pm - 5:00 pm
June through August
Daily; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
September
Weekends + Labor Day; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Weekends + Memorial Day; 12:00pm - 5:00 pm
June through August
Daily; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
September
Weekends + Labor Day; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun, May 5 - Opening Sunday of the 2019 Museum Season!
May 5 - Opening Sunday of the 2019 Museum Season
12:00 - 3:00 Escorted/Individual Walking Tours of the 15 New Wayside Exhibits
12:00 - 3:00 Demonstrations of the On-Line (Virtual) Battlefield Tour
1:00 - 1:20 Official Dedication of the Wayside Exhibits
Presenter: Chris Thompson, Archaeologist Ball State University, Applied Anthropology Laboratories; Grant/Wayside Exhibits Project Manager
- Introduction of Grant Initiative Representatives
- Recognition of Donors and Volunteers
- Acknowledgement of Eagle Scout Danny Bracy and his "Original 1793 Fort" demarcation and recognition project
3:00 - 4:00 Presenter: Diane Hunter
The Mihši-maalhsa (American) Wars and Treaties and their Impact on the Past and Present of Myaamiaki (Miami people). Hunter is a Citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and is the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.
2019 Fort Recovery State Museum Speaker Series
FRSM Community Room - Sundays, 3:00, Free
Call 419-375-4384 for more information
12:00 - 3:00 Escorted/Individual Walking Tours of the 15 New Wayside Exhibits
12:00 - 3:00 Demonstrations of the On-Line (Virtual) Battlefield Tour
1:00 - 1:20 Official Dedication of the Wayside Exhibits
Presenter: Chris Thompson, Archaeologist Ball State University, Applied Anthropology Laboratories; Grant/Wayside Exhibits Project Manager
- Introduction of Grant Initiative Representatives
- Recognition of Donors and Volunteers
- Acknowledgement of Eagle Scout Danny Bracy and his "Original 1793 Fort" demarcation and recognition project
3:00 - 4:00 Presenter: Diane Hunter
The Mihši-maalhsa (American) Wars and Treaties and their Impact on the Past and Present of Myaamiaki (Miami people). Hunter is a Citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and is the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.
2019 Fort Recovery State Museum Speaker Series
FRSM Community Room - Sundays, 3:00, Free
Call 419-375-4384 for more information
Sat, July 20, 8:00 AM - St. Clair 5K Run/Walk
ST. CLAIR 5K RUN/WALK - Saturday, July 20, 2019, 8:00 A.M.- 501 W. Milligan Street
Cannon fire sends runners off through historic Fort Recovery! New race course this year with start and finish at the Fort Recovery Community Park (pool park). After the run there will be fruit, yogurt and water, door prize drawings (must be present to win) and awards!
Fort Recovery Community Park (Pool Park) 501 W. Milligan Street, Fort Recovery, OH 45846
· Parking Race Day: Parking lots by pool and ball diamonds
· Water available on the course, splits at 1st and 2nd mile, refreshments at finish
· Special Awards for top 3 male/female, medals to top three in each age division
· Five awards in the 14 and under category
· Registration located in the Cooper Brother's Shelter House in the pool park
Entry Fee: Make checks payable to Fort Recovery Friends of the Arts
o Online registration at www.goodtimesraces.com
o $20.00 pre-registration with shirt
o $12.00 pre-registration NO SHIRT
o FREE for 14 and under – NO SHIRT
o $15.00 registration on race day - *$15 for shirt race day – very limited #
Race Directors: Kathy Gonzalez 419-375-2123 kkg@bright.net; Conner Rammel 419-852-4941
https://mercerhealth5kchallenge.com/sites/default/files/event-flyers/St.%20Clair%20Run%20Registration%20Form%20Final.pdf
Cannon fire sends runners off through historic Fort Recovery! New race course this year with start and finish at the Fort Recovery Community Park (pool park). After the run there will be fruit, yogurt and water, door prize drawings (must be present to win) and awards!
Fort Recovery Community Park (Pool Park) 501 W. Milligan Street, Fort Recovery, OH 45846
· Parking Race Day: Parking lots by pool and ball diamonds
· Water available on the course, splits at 1st and 2nd mile, refreshments at finish
· Special Awards for top 3 male/female, medals to top three in each age division
· Five awards in the 14 and under category
· Registration located in the Cooper Brother's Shelter House in the pool park
Entry Fee: Make checks payable to Fort Recovery Friends of the Arts
o Online registration at www.goodtimesraces.com
o $20.00 pre-registration with shirt
o $12.00 pre-registration NO SHIRT
o FREE for 14 and under – NO SHIRT
o $15.00 registration on race day - *$15 for shirt race day – very limited #
Race Directors: Kathy Gonzalez 419-375-2123 kkg@bright.net; Conner Rammel 419-852-4941
https://mercerhealth5kchallenge.com/sites/default/files/event-flyers/St.%20Clair%20Run%20Registration%20Form%20Final.pdf
Friday, November 2, 2018
Sun, Nov 11, 11:00-5:00 - Special Events Open House
Visitors to Fort Recovery on November 11 are invited to attend some special events to be held at the Fort Recovery State Museum. The museum, fort and log cabins will be open free of charge from 11:00 to 5:00 that day! Three special events will be featured.
Mural Signing/Recognition
At 2:00 is scheduled the Ceremonial Artist’s Signing of the just-completed 1791 Battle Mural. Artist Dan Keyes will also give a brief overview of the thought and research that went into this most recent mural. Also in attendance will be many folks who have been instrumental in the completion of the five murals the town proudly exhibits.
Wayside Exhibits and Interactive Story Map
From 11:00 to 5:00 visitors to the museum are invited to take mini-tours of the 15 new Wayside Exhibits which were recently installed, culminating four years of grant writing, research, design and manufacturing. Chris Thompson, Ball State University Archaeologist and leading grant writer and project facilitator, will be present to guide these tours. She will be assisted by Ball State University Department of Anthropology students. (Funding for the Wayside Exhibits was provided by the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program and Ohio Facilities Construction Commission grants.)
From 11:0 to 5:00, the Ball State personnel will be available to demonstrate the new on-line Battlefield Story Map. From the fingertips to the computer/i-pad/i-phone anyone, anywhere can take a tour of Fort Recovery and see/read about the significant history that happened there on the banks of the Wabash. Interested museum visitors will be shown how to access and peruse that informative and innovative Battlefield Story Map site. (Funding for the on-line Story Map was provided by a Ohio Humanities Council grant.)
Join the Fort Recovery Museum as it participates in the community’s Christmas Open House Festivities. And while in Fort Recovery, visitors can also enjoy a narrated historic horse and carriage ride sponsored by local merchants. Call 419-375-4384 for more information.
Mural Signing/Recognition
At 2:00 is scheduled the Ceremonial Artist’s Signing of the just-completed 1791 Battle Mural. Artist Dan Keyes will also give a brief overview of the thought and research that went into this most recent mural. Also in attendance will be many folks who have been instrumental in the completion of the five murals the town proudly exhibits.
Wayside Exhibits and Interactive Story Map
From 11:00 to 5:00 visitors to the museum are invited to take mini-tours of the 15 new Wayside Exhibits which were recently installed, culminating four years of grant writing, research, design and manufacturing. Chris Thompson, Ball State University Archaeologist and leading grant writer and project facilitator, will be present to guide these tours. She will be assisted by Ball State University Department of Anthropology students. (Funding for the Wayside Exhibits was provided by the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program and Ohio Facilities Construction Commission grants.)
From 11:0 to 5:00, the Ball State personnel will be available to demonstrate the new on-line Battlefield Story Map. From the fingertips to the computer/i-pad/i-phone anyone, anywhere can take a tour of Fort Recovery and see/read about the significant history that happened there on the banks of the Wabash. Interested museum visitors will be shown how to access and peruse that informative and innovative Battlefield Story Map site. (Funding for the on-line Story Map was provided by a Ohio Humanities Council grant.)
Join the Fort Recovery Museum as it participates in the community’s Christmas Open House Festivities. And while in Fort Recovery, visitors can also enjoy a narrated historic horse and carriage ride sponsored by local merchants. Call 419-375-4384 for more information.
November 11 - A Special Events Open House!
Visitors to Fort Recovery on November 11 are invited to attend some special events to be held at the Fort Recovery State Museum. The museum, fort and log cabins will be open free of charge from 11:00 to 5:00 that day! Three special events will be featured.
Mural Signing/Recognition
At 2:00 is scheduled the Ceremonial Artist’s Signing of the just-completed 1791 Battle Mural. Artist Dan Keyes will also give a brief overview of the thought and research that went into this most recent mural. Also in attendance will be many folks who have been instrumental in the completion of the five murals the town proudly exhibits.
Wayside Exhibits and Interactive Story Map
From 11:00 to 5:00 visitors to the museum are invited to take mini-tours of the 15 new Wayside Exhibits which were recently installed, culminating four years of grant writing, research, design and manufacturing. Chris Thompson, Ball State University Archaeologist and leading grant writer and project facilitator, will be present to guide these tours. She will be assisted by Ball State University Department of Anthropology students. (Funding for the Wayside Exhibits was provided by the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program and Ohio Facilities Construction Commission grants.)
From 11:0 to 5:00, the Ball State personnel will be available to demonstrate the new on-line Battlefield Story Map. From the fingertips to the computer/i-pad/i-phone anyone, anywhere can take a tour of Fort Recovery and see/read about the significant history that happened there on the banks of the Wabash. Interested museum visitors will be shown how to access and peruse that informative and innovative Battlefield Story Map site. (Funding for the on-line Story Map was provided by a Ohio Humanities Council grant.)
Join the Fort Recovery Museum as it participates in the community’s Christmas Open House Festivities. And while in Fort Recovery, visitors can also enjoy a narrated historic horse and carriage ride sponsored by local merchants. Call 419-375-4384 for more information.
Mural Signing/Recognition
At 2:00 is scheduled the Ceremonial Artist’s Signing of the just-completed 1791 Battle Mural. Artist Dan Keyes will also give a brief overview of the thought and research that went into this most recent mural. Also in attendance will be many folks who have been instrumental in the completion of the five murals the town proudly exhibits.
Wayside Exhibits and Interactive Story Map
From 11:00 to 5:00 visitors to the museum are invited to take mini-tours of the 15 new Wayside Exhibits which were recently installed, culminating four years of grant writing, research, design and manufacturing. Chris Thompson, Ball State University Archaeologist and leading grant writer and project facilitator, will be present to guide these tours. She will be assisted by Ball State University Department of Anthropology students. (Funding for the Wayside Exhibits was provided by the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program and Ohio Facilities Construction Commission grants.)
From 11:0 to 5:00, the Ball State personnel will be available to demonstrate the new on-line Battlefield Story Map. From the fingertips to the computer/i-pad/i-phone anyone, anywhere can take a tour of Fort Recovery and see/read about the significant history that happened there on the banks of the Wabash. Interested museum visitors will be shown how to access and peruse that informative and innovative Battlefield Story Map site. (Funding for the on-line Story Map was provided by a Ohio Humanities Council grant.)
Join the Fort Recovery Museum as it participates in the community’s Christmas Open House Festivities. And while in Fort Recovery, visitors can also enjoy a narrated historic horse and carriage ride sponsored by local merchants. Call 419-375-4384 for more information.
Monday, October 29, 2018
Battle Research by Ball State University
Want to learn more about the battles?
Click here for the Ball State University / Fort Recovery Research Page.
Click here for the Battle of the Wabash and Battle of Fort Recovery Online Battlefield Tour Story Map.
Click here for The Battle of the Wabash and The Battle of Fort Recovery: Mapping the Battlefield Landscape and Present Day, Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Click here for the Ball State University / Fort Recovery Research Page.
Click here for the Battle of the Wabash and Battle of Fort Recovery Online Battlefield Tour Story Map.
Click here for The Battle of the Wabash and The Battle of Fort Recovery: Mapping the Battlefield Landscape and Present Day, Fort Recovery, Ohio.
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