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Who We Are | Hours and Information | Mission Statement | Vision Statement | Rentals | Contact Us | Staff | Board of Directors
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Fort Wayne City Hall Building, c. 1893 |
Who We Are
The History Center is home to the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society, its museum and collections. When formed in 1921, the society's assets were few, consisting of some historical relics that had been preserved by the Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Today it maintains a collection of more than 23,000 artifacts, photographs and documents representing the history of Fort Wayne and Allen County. The largest of these is the very building in which the society has resided since 1980--the 1893 City Hall building designed by Fort Wayne architects John F. Wing and Marshall S. Mahurin. The History Center also oversees the historic Barr Street Market (adjacent to the building), the oldest public space in Fort Wayne, dating back to 1837, and the 1827 home of Miami Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville.
Hours and Information
History Center: Monday to Friday - 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday - Noon to 5 p.m. First Sunday of the month (unless otherwise noted) - Noon to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults - $5.00, Seniors and Students $3.00, Children age 5 and under - Free, History Center Members - Free
Chief Richardville House: First Saturday of each month, May through October - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. First weekend in November for Traders Days, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. Or by appointment (call 260.426.2882 x309).
Mission Statement
To serve present and future generations by collecting, preserving, and sharing historic artifacts, documents, and images that describe the people, places, and events that define Fort Wayne and Allen County history.
Vision Statement
The Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society will be the leader in presenting the history, customs, traditions, and heritage of Fort Wayne and Allen County to the community through the use of creative and innovative techniques and technology.
Rentals
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Your Wedding Day Will Be A Historic Occasion At The History Center! |
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If you would like to make your next event truly historic, our facilities are available for rental, including the picturesque Freimann Room which served as the former city council chamber when the building was still Fort Wayne's city hall. This room has been used for lectures, conferences, retirement parties, and wedding receptions, and can comfortably seat up to 200 guests. A smaller room is also available for more intimate events, and a board room is available for your business meetings or smaller gatherings. For information, call Julie Miller, special events coordinatork, at 260.426.2882 x308 or email julie.miller@fwhistorycenter.com.
Contact Us
The History Center 302 East Berry Street Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 Voice: 260.426.2882 Fax: 260.424.4419 Email: histsociety@fwhistorycenter.com Website: www.fwhistorycenter.com
Staff
Todd Maxwell Pelfrey - executive director Robert Nern - community and project coordinator Walter Font - curator Randy Elliott - exhibitor Sara Gabbard - development coordinator Mary True - marketing coordinator Kathryn Baker - administration coordinator Jamia Alexander - program coordinator Julie Miller - special events coordinator Kip Ormerod - facilities coordinator Steve Stabler - front desk attendant
Board of Directors
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Vincent Backs - president Larry Adelman - vice president Adrienne Maurer - secretary Marsha A. Roehling - treasurer Jennifer Balliet-Milholland John Beatty Cheri Becker David Bleeke Kathryn Bloom Nancy Haffner Boylan Scott M. Bushnell Tom Castaldi Roy Chang |
Casey Cox Gen Dornbush Matthew Elliott Alan Grinsfelder Jane Higgins Evan Hyndman William C. Lee Nellie Bee Maloley Laura McCaffery Greg McNabb Larry Melton Matthew Mertes Marilyn Moran-Townsend |
Laura Nagy Patricia Opie Parker Michael Romary Blane Ryan Lynne Salomon Brian Schaper Peggy Seigel James Shields Marsha Smiley Georgia Wralstad Ulmschneider Ragna Urberg Terrill Vieth
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PRIVACY POLICY: To download a printable PDF version of the History Center's Privacy Policy, click here. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: To download a printable PDF version of the History Center's most recent Audited Financial Statements, click here. FORM 990: To download a printable PDF version of the History Center's most recent IRS Form 990, please click here. Or, to have a printed copy of any of these documents mailed to you, please contact the History Center at histsociety@fwhistorycenter.com or call 260.426.2882.
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