Perrysburg: History, Art and the Maumee River

In Perrysburg, you can give different weight to historical topics, art, and the Maumee River as you plan your trip. The adjacent Museum and Visitors Center at Fort Meigs and the Perrysburg Area Historic Museum each focus on their own aspects of history; the Sculpture Walk complements them with large-scale outdoor art. Several parks also offer specific ways to connect with the river.

History in the Museum and Downtown

The adjacent Museum and Visitors Center at Fort Meigs displays letters and diaries from soldiers, as well as uniforms and weapons. Written records and equipment offer different ways to explore the topics on display: alongside personal texts, specific objects are also a focus.

The Perrysburg Area Historic Museum collects and preserves historical artifacts and information from the Perrysburg area. Its mission is to share the stories and character of Indigenous people, early settlers and their families, as well as professionals and business owners. Its scope thus encompasses different groups from regional history and both material evidence and information.

Historic Perrysburg offers walking tours of the historic homes in downtown. These tours focus on specific houses, while the museum focuses on artifacts and information from the Perrysburg area. If you want to explore local history through buildings rather than collection and information topics, the tours offer a distinct way to do so.

Outdoor Art

The Perrysburg Sculpture Walk at Woodlands Park is a free outdoor exhibition featuring 13 large-scale sculptures and is on display year-round. In contrast to the historic homes and museum exhibits, its focus is art in an outdoor setting. If you want to give your trip an artistic focus, the Sculpture Walk offers a clearly distinct complement to the local history attractions.

Different Ways to Enjoy the Maumee River

Orleans Park offers access to fishing on the Maumee River. In addition, the paved, multi-use River Walk in Orleans Park connects “Fort Meigs Maumee River Access” with Fort Meigs State Memorial.

Hood Park in downtown Perrysburg has an accessible kayak launch and offers scenic views of the Maumee River. By comparison, fishing access and River Walk are the main features at Orleans Park, while Hood Park offers different specific ways to enjoy the river, with its kayak launch and river views. This lets you compare the two parks based on the activities and features described for each.

Seasonal Events

The Perrysburg Farmers Market features family-friendly activities, cooking demonstrations, and special events. Its program may vary by season, while the Sculpture Walk is on display year-round. If the market events are important to your stay, check the dates in advance.

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