Foot of the Rapids

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

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

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.

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

Two brief tales for the Season of the Dead.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Murder and mutiny for US sailors on a very long cruise

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

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

Stories and descriptions of winter barracks in the War of 1812

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sentries And Sentinels by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Peace With All Her Smiling Train by The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Recruitment Episode 2

Recruitment - That all-important element to any war effort