Ohio in the American Revolutionary War

Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm at Wakeman Hall in Waterville as Larry Nelson, Ph.D., presents Ohio in the American Revolutionary War.

The Old Northwest, the region that would later become Ohio, played an important role in the American Revolution.

As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary observance of the conflict, Dr. Nelson will look at the war as it played out throughout the Ohio Valley and discuss the war’s consequences for the newly founded United States.

Larry Nelson, Ph.D. earned his degree in American history from BGSU and was the site manager for Fort Meigs for nearly 30 years – following his retirement, he joined the history faculty at his alma mater.

An authority on the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley frontiers, he has participated in numerous archaeological investigations of military sites, and published widely on the area’s history. His most recent book is, “To Your Posts! The Story of Fort Meigs Through the Voices of Those Who Fought There.”

Dr. Nelson will autograph books that you bring. His recent book is available for purchase through Michigan State University Press.