Ohio Humanities has put together a series of trails highlighting points of interest to illustrate topics such as Historic Farms and Civil War Presidents. These curated trails offer opportunities to sample national history locally made.

Ohio Veterans and Military Trail

For hours of operation and admission fees, click on the individual sites’ visitor information.

• Veteran’s Freedom Flag Monument
• National Veterans Memorial and Museum
• Motts Military Museum, Inc
• Colonel Crawford Monument
• Payne Cemetery
• U.S. Grant Birthplace
• National Museum of the United States Air Force
• Fort Miami
• Spencerville Historical Museum
• Tri-State Warbird Museum
• Fort Meigs
• Sherman House Museum
• Fort Amanda Memorial Park
• Historic Fort Laurens
• Fort Amanda Memorial Park
• Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial

Ohio has a proud history of military service. From the French and Indian War of the mid-18th century to today’s modern conflicts, Ohioans have always contributed to the United States’ war efforts. This legacy has been preserved by institutions throughout the state, including monuments, museums, and cemeteries. This trail will provide the heritage traveler with several options to choose from over a diverse geographic area. Perfect for Veterans Day, these sites offer a tribute to Ohio’s soldiers while teaching all of us important pieces of military history.