Three Rivers Festival T.R.A.I.N. Display
Saturday, July 11-Sunday, July 19
The History Center is pleased to once again host the Three Rivers and Indiana Northern Train (T.R.A.I.N.) model railroad exhibit including an HO scale, fully-operational freight yard, run by the T.R.A.I.N. Model Railroad Club. This year, visitors that have a model train needing work can bring it in during the exhibit and the T.R.A.I.N. group will take a look at it for no additional charge. For more information about the Three Rivers And Indian Northern Model Railroad Club, visit their website at www.trainfortwayne.org.
Three Rivers Festival "Siege of Fort Wayne 1812"
Saturday, July 11, 12:00-6:00 pm
Come to the Old Fort on July 11 and 12 and learn why the War of 1812 has become the Forgotten War. Talk with the soldiers as they go about their daily schedules, see the women and children as they complete their tasks. Meet with the Mounted Militia and hear how the militia were so important in the continuation of our freedom. The History Center will be participating with hands-on activities for children. At Historic Fort Wayne, 1101 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne. Event is free to the public (free will donations accepted). For questions about the event call 260.460.4763 or visit www.oldfortwayne.org.
Follow The Pipes
July 14-16
Presented by the History Center and the Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Visit three churches each day to hear the unique sounds of each location's historic instruments, learn about each church's history, and conclude at the Embassy Theatre to hear the pipe organ "Miss Page."
Tuesday, July 14, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Jude's Catholic Church, St. Charles Catholic Church, and the Embassy Theatre.
Wednesday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. to noon - Zion Lutheran Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and the Embassy Theatre.
Thursday, July 16, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Parkview Hospital Chapel, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Forest Park United Methodist Church, and the Embassy Theatre.
All tours begin at the first church site, and end at the Embassy Theatre. Participants must have their own transportation. Sponsored by John and Jane Higgins and the Barr Street Irregulars. For more information, call Jamia Alexander at (260) 426-2882, x309. Free to public.
"Images of Native Americans: The Wanamaker Collection" exhibit
July 15-August 10
Sponsored by WFWA PBS39, WGBH, American Experience, and We Shall Remain.
The History Center proudly hosts this nationally-traveling exhibition from the Mathers Museum of World Cultures at Indiana University. This exhibition features stunnning photographs of early 20th century Native Americans, drawn from an 8,000 piece photograph inventory featuring over 150 individual tribes. One of the world's largest and most important collections of its type, The Wanamaker Collection is a one of a kind record and singular reflection of Native American lifeways shortly after the turn of the century. This display will be supplemented with local artifacts, images, and documents from the History Center's collection to highlight the history and heritage of local Native American entities. To learn more about the Wanamaker Collection at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, click here.
We Shall Remain: Kekionga Storytelling Festival
Saturday, August 1, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Bring the entire family to Headwaters Park at the confluence of the Three Rivers for a day-long storytelling festival featuring notable Native Americans including Dark Rain Thom, clan mother for the Shawnee. At the end of the day, sit back and enjoy the sounds of Native American recording artist Douglas Blue Feather. Headwaters Park is located at 333 South Clinton Street (between Fourth and Superior Streets), Fort Wayne, Indiana. For more information about We Shall Remain programming, visit WFWA PBS39. Free to public.
Arts United "Taste of the Arts"
Saturday, August 29, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
A fundraiser for new arts education grants including field trip transportation funds and artist-in-residence programs for area schools, sponsored by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne. At the History Center, Settlers, Inc. demonstrate candle making, basket weaving, spinning, and more. Pay-One-Price admission to the Arts United Center, Hall Community Building, and the History Center is just $5.00 per person ($20.00 for the entire family). To download a PDF flyer for this event, click here, or for more information visit the Taste of the Arts website at www.tasteoftheartsfortwayne.org.
Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown
Sunday, September 13, 12:00-5:00 pm
Free admission to the History Center sponsored by NIPSCO. On this day, Fort Wayne residents with a "passport" will be able to visit area attractions and museums for free. For more information, contact the Fort Wayne/Allen County Covnention & Visitors Bureau at 260.424.2700 or www.visitfortwayne.com.
Buffalo Tro Fundraiser at Chief Richardville House
Friday, September 25, 6:00-9:00 pm
Buffalo steaks cooked directly on a large bed of smoldering coals, a delicious catered meal, music, Miami Indian cultural presentations, tours of the Chief Richardville House, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the History Center's Heritage Education Fund. Cost: $50.00 per person. RSVP to the History Center by September 18th. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne.
Free Veteran's Day Concert at the History Center
Saturday, November 14, 12:00 pm
The public is invited to a free Veteran's Day band concert to honor past and present military veterans who make our freedom possible. Enjoy an old-fashioned, patriotic band concert by American Legion Post 47 Band, directed by Eli Arnold. The concert will be held in the History Center's Freimann Room.
