Foot of the Rapids

About Foot of the Rapids

A history podcast of stories from The War of 1812. Here we use diary entries, memoirs, letters home, poems, and music to convey some basic ideas in the story of the war. Hosted by the staff of Fort Meigs Historic Site in Northwest Ohio. Winner of the Public History Award by the Ohio Academy of Public History

Publisher

The Foot of the Rapids: A History Podcast

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2020

Latest episode

7 May 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 May 2025

   The Most Disagreeable Encampment

   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' director, Ashley Phlipot for her Masters Degree in History at Bowling Green State University. She also created a learning module to accompany her research. Check it out here: www.fortmeigs.org/learning/disagreeable

2. 

   1 Apr 2025

   The Janissary Craze!

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

3. 

   18 Feb 2025

   Winter Quarters - Full Military Honors

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

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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