Guns and Weapons Specialist Speaking June 26, 3:00! Paul D. Lockhart

It will be a pleasure to host well-known and respected author, professor and lecturer, Paul Douglas Lockhart of Wright State University to Fort Recovery on the last Sunday of this month. His topic is: Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare. Although his book covers many time-periods and wars, knowing his audience, Paul will specifically include Wabash Battle 1791 and the 1794 Anthony Wayne Battles of Fort Recovery and Fallen Timbers in his presentation.

Lockhart was here to participate in the John Winkler Battlefield Walk this spring, and at that time he said, “You have some very interesting weapons in the museum and near the monument that I bet you aren’t aware of! Now what could that be? He would not give a hint – just said he would reveal his “secret” when he came in June. So now is your curiosity also aroused?

In 1989, Lockhart earned his Ph.D. at Purdue University. His research interests include the history of Denmark, Norway, Scania, Iceland, Greenland, Schleswig-Holstein at the time of the Protestant Reformation. Wright State awarded Lockhart the title of Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research, and in 2022, he won the Trustees Award for Faculty Excellence, Wright State's highest award for academic achievement. The Ohio Academy of History selected him as Distinguished Historian for 2020-21.

Lockhart's book Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare (2021) will be available for purchase and signing at this free and handicapped accessible event which will be held at Fort Recovery Nazarene Family Center, 401 E. Boundary St. Fort Recovery. (Call 419-375-4384 for more information)

Sunday April 10, 3:00 - Presentation by Author Robert Kuck II

Author of Blood and Honor; The Life and Times of Fur Trader, Pierre Louis de Lorimier

This Author Coming Sunday, April 10 – 3:00. Location Nazarene Center, Fort Recovery

It is so exciting that this author of “Blood and Honor” is coming to Fort Recovery. But in order to make that possible, the museum will be presenting him BEFORE our museum officially opens for the 2022 season.

Bob lives in Sarasota, FL but is scheduled to appear at Wright State University on April 9, so it made financial sense to incorporate his appearance at Fort Recovery on his scheduled trip North. Please mark your calendars for this “promised to be great” appearance. I just finished this book in January, so I enthusiastically put my personal endorsement on the interest aroused and information contained in Blood and Honor!

Blood and Honor explores the life of French fur trader Pierre-Louis de Lorimier from his birth in Quebec in 1748 until his death in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 1812. Since this is the exact time period leading up to, during and following “our” Wabash Indian/Army battle history, Kuck’s book really helps to “paint the complete picture.” Unlike most of our previous speakers and the books we sell, the events in Blood and Honor are described from the perspective and experiences of the French and Native Americans.

Pierre-Louis de Lorimier led a fascinating life, and Kuck certainly did it justice in the telling of his story. It will give you new and captivating ideas to contemplate. (thanks patron Ken Soward for the recommendation.)

For more information: 419-375-4384

No charge for presentation.

Thank You 2022 Patrons!

Below are the Museum patrons for 2022 (as of May 1). YOU are the ones who have enabled the museum to be successful over the years. Obviously, little would be accomplished without your help and support! If we have missed anyone, please let us know .

General Mad Anthony Wayne - $1000
Eric , Pat Grieshop
Cy, Helen LeFevre
Wendel Poultry Service

Miami Chief Little Turtle- $500
Russ, Jeanne Belle
Mike, Brenda Grieshop
Buzz, Pat Hull
Wes, Patti Jetter

General Arthur St. Clair - $250
William Finley
Paul Heiby
Ed, Therese Hosbach
JR Manufacturing
Richard Kemper
Nancy Knapke
Wilbert, Annie Lochtefeld
Marcie, Ruth, Flinn Smith
Richard, Linda Smith
Kathy Thobe

Shawnee War Chief, Blue Jacket - $100
Tim, Mary Barman
Floyd, Joan Bergman
Milton, Charlene Bergman
Jason, Amy Bihn
Tom, Linda Boeckman
Brian, Mindy Bubp
Phil Campbell
Judith Damewood
Neil, Pat Diller
Randy, Mary Diller
Shorty, Jean Dues
Charles, Cathy Etzler
Jim, Kathy Faller
Bob Fiely
Ralph, Sandy Fireover
Paul, Ginny Fortkamp
Scott, Lisa Grieshop
Bob, Carol Hart
David Jackson
Dian Kaiser
Jerry, Lorri Kaup
Bob, Brenda Kaup
Dave, Lucy Kaup
Carl, Cathy Koesters
Ken, Janice Lamm
Lamm’s Insurance Agency
Tom, Joan Lamm
Tom, Lisa LeFevre
Gene, Barb Lennartz
Pat Meier
Bob, Karen Meiring
Cindy Moorman
Tom, Doris Muhlenkamp
Muhlenkamp & Asso.s LLC
Keith, Suzanne Nieberding
Dennis, Sharon Ontrop
Park National Bank
Charlene Pearson
Dave, Kim Rammel
John, Carol Ranly
Tom Ratterman
Ken, Elaine Romer
Bruce, Sharon Scott
Ken Sowards
Chuck, Lucy Staugler
Irene Stone
Christine Thompson
Tin Cupboard
Mike, Jill Walter
Rick, Beth Weber
Tracy Evers Westgerdes in memory- Mike Evers
Joe, Donna Whitacre
David, Norma Will
Ed, Debbie Zumstein  

Delaware War Chief, Buckongahelas - $50
Nancy Abels
Jason, Jill Andrews
Jami Brunk
James Cudlip
Louis, Jeanette Diller
Bud, Mary Granger
Mark, Donna Grube
Mark, Natalie Hamberg
Mary Holfacker
Oscar Jutte
Eric, Amy Kaiser
Marjorie Kaup Haines
Tom, Tess Kaup
Larry, Diana Keller
Jerry, Mary Lou Kramer
Timothy Mann
Chuck, Natalie Meinerding
Rich, Barb Meiring
Mercer Savings Bank
Kim, Brent Niekamp
Jeff, Linda Nietfeld
Ed, Debra Nixon
Janie Overley
Dale, Alice Pearson
Patrick, Nancy Reinhard
Mike, Sharon Roessner
Mary Schmitz
Chris, Cheryl Schoen
Ton, Amanda Siegrist
Mike, Sandy Stein
James, Pat Sudhoff
Terry, Deb Wellman
Roger, Cheryl Wenning
Ron, Linda Zehringer

Red Haired Nance - $25
Roger, Kathy Broerman
Larry Brunk
Mark, Marylene Brunswick
Mara Cox
John, Pauline Faller
Holly Gann
Matt, Chrissy Hart
Joe, Nikki Hawk
Jon, Kate Hein
Joe, Esther Heitkamp
Kevin Keller
Angie King
Ken, Lil Knapke
Rick Knoth
Don, Linda Lennartz
Dan Lowery
Pat, Mary Niekamp
Carlton, Mary Rhoades
Doug Roebuck
Dave, Janet Roessner
Ed, Laura Snyder
Pat Sommer
Jack, Marcia Staugler
James, Laura Wagner
Les, Pat Wenning
Kirby Whitacre

General Richard Butler-- $10 (individual membership)
Willis Beck
Frank Butwin
Dustie Ide
Joan Kaiser
Tim Wellman

Sunday October 17, 5:00 - One-Of-A Kind Auction! FR Elementary/Middle School

Celebration! Come On!
The One-of-a-Kind Auction Committee which raises funds for Fort Recovery’s Historical Sites and Events is busy gathering and organizing great items for its annual live auction, silent auction and raffle. Check the museum Facebook page for pictures of some of the items. Also, take note! Historical society members have tickets to sell for the $1095 diamond necklace donated for the event by Jones Jewelry of Celina. Necklace tickets are just $5.00 or 3/$10. Tickets are also available at the museum or at Kaup’s Pharmacy.

The Celebration Theme was selected for the auction in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the Fort Recovery Historical Society and the 20th One-of-a-Kind Auction! Some lucky auction attendee on October 17 will win the $75 cash Celebration prize, courtesy of the Historical Society. No ticket to purchase – just attendance at the auction qualifies you!

Sunday October 24 - Battlefield Tour with John Winkler

 Want to Walk the Battle Field with the Ultimate Expert, John Winkler?

In response to those who have asked when there is going to be another Battlefield Walk with John Winkler, the answer is October 24! Email the museum or call me, Nancy Knapke, Site Manager, at 419-375-4384. There is no charge for patrons; $10 for non-patrons. This date is actually near the original battle date of November 4. Headsets will be supplied for all.

We love our tour groups and visitors!

The following groups are visiting the museum in 2021. We are excited to have them visit!

March 19 - Versailles Elementary 4th Grade

April 19 - Rio Grande College representatives

April 20 - Auglaize County Home School group

April 22 - The Miami Valley School (Dayton) 5th Grade

April 28, 29 - Coldwater Elementery 4th Grade

May 10, 11, 12, 14 - Celina 4th Grade

May 13 - Fort Recovery 3rd Grade

May 20 - Adult Tour Group

May 21 - New Bremen 2nd Grade

Sunday October 24 - Battlefield Tour with John Winkler

Want to Walk the Battle Field with the Ultimate Expert, John Winkler?
In response to those who have asked when there is going to be another Battlefield Walk with John Winkler, the answer is October 24! Email the museum or call me, Nancy Knapke, Site Manager, at 419-375-4384. There is no charge for patrons; $10 for non-patrons. This date is actually near the original battle date of November 4. Headsets will be supplied for all.