Theme Of The Day: Forts And Fishing

Ever since I moved here, Mom and Dad have wanted to see Fort Meigs, a fort that was built for the War of 1812 - didn't know I was living around such history, huh!?

Mom and Dad watching the orientation video

Once we toured the museum inside, we were able to walk to the fort outside and tour the grounds

The first building had a mock up of what the fort would have looked like. They had toy soldiers represent in all sorts of senarios - fighting, building, doing trades. But what I want to know is, in all my history classes, why didn't they mention that Elvis fought in the War of 1812???

I had a little friend join me at one point...



We found one tree starting to turn colors, so we thought we would simulate fall...







The fort had musket demonstrations - we learned that a drafting requirement back then was that a soldier needed at least 4 teeth that could come together when biting down. That way, he could open up his pouch of gun fire!





Afterwards, we went to the Bass Pro Shop - a store Dad had been wanting to check out for a while. Mom was a bit resistant - understandably since she doesn't fish! But, what she didn't know is how cool it is with all sorts of themed decor, great clothes, shoes and a general store! We all bought clothes, had ice cream and Dad and I played checkers - to which he kicked my behind!