Foot of the Rapids

The Most Disagreeable Encampment 07.05.2025 30:43 ↓

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' direc...

The Janissary Craze! 01.04.2025 28:52 ↓

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

Winter Quarters - Full Military Honors 18.02.2025 20:48 ↓

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

Winter Quarters - Swept Away by the Current 11.01.2025 23:45 ↓

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.

Winter Quarters - Sixteen Stones 29.02.2024 40:09 ↓

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

A Head For Halloween 31.10.2023 17:31 ↓

Two brief tales for the Season of the Dead.

Great Stories - Blackhawk 16.08.2023 38:14 ↓

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.

The Memorial Mystery Artillery Show 12.04.2023 39:58 ↓

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

Supplement to the Last (Cuyahoga Packet) 11.03.2023 28:51 ↓

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

Lower Your Colors 09.02.2023 22:43 ↓

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

General Harrison's Sword 19.01.2023 17:51 ↓

Follow the lifespan of a historical object. In this case, a rare 18th century sword.

Ambrose Arthur Mystery 09.02.2022 32:19 ↓

Ambrose Arthur Mystery by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Endless Summer - Nuku Hiva 20.01.2022 30:00 ↓

Murder and mutiny for US sailors on a very long cruise

Winter Quarters - She Was To Be Burnt 28.03.2021 31:26 ↓

Detailing the late winter mission by Harrison's troops to torch the Queen Charlotte, A ship-rigged vessel at Fort Malden, Upper Canada.

Winter Quarters - A Handful Of Hickory Nuts 04.03.2021 31:07 ↓

Stories detailing the hardships confronting green US troops moving into northern Ohio the winter of 1812-1813

Winter Quarters - Every Naked Man In Camp 14.02.2021 29:12 ↓

Stories and descriptions of winter barracks in the War of 1812

Obligatory Holiday Episode 23.12.2020 23:26 ↓

Obligatory Holiday Episode by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Niagara Falls 11.12.2020 18:53 ↓

Niagara Falls by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Great Stories - Alfred Brunson 04.12.2020 22:43 ↓

Great Stories - Alfred Brunson by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Great Stories - William Dunlop 13.11.2020 35:16 ↓

Great Stories - William Dunlop by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Great Stories - Charles Ball 23.07.2020 31:23 ↓

Great Stories - Charles Ball by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Obligatory About Episode 11.07.2020 12:43 ↓

Obligatory About Episode by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Pulling A Cork 04.06.2020 24:38 ↓

Pulling A Cork by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Riding A Wooden Horse 23.05.2020 38:06 ↓

Riding A Wooden Horse by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Not A Whimper Under The Lash 16.05.2020 24:24 ↓

Not A Whimper Under The Lash by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast