Waynedale History

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE HISTORY CENTER

All programs are at the History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, unless otherwise noted.

 

SATURDAYS, NOW THROUGH SEPT 27
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Barr Street Farmers Market
Food and crafts for sale, family-oriented entertainment, free to public. At corner of Barr and Wayne Streets, downtown Fort Wayne, next to the History Center. Market-goers can enjoy free admission to the History Center from 9:00AM-1:00PM.

 

AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 26
Foellinger Foundation 50th Anniversary Exhibit
This exhibit celebrates the life and legacy of Helene Foellinger.

 

SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 6,
1:00-4:00 PM
Miami Indian Heritage Day
Traditional Great Lakes weaponry (hand and throwing weapons and atlatl).
Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road
Admission $7; Seniors and students $5.

 

SUNDAY, SEPT 14
2:00-3:00 PM
George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series
Russell A. Working, “Growing up in Indiana During the Great Depression Years.”
Free to public.

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
6:00-9:00 PM
Buffalo Tro
Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road
The Buffalo Tro program includes an introduction to Great Lakes Region Indian cooking, followed by the cooking of hearty buffalo steaks directly on a large bed of smoldering coals. Coupled with music, Miami Indian cultural presentations, tours of the house, and a silent auction, the result is a tasty meal of traditional and contemporary Native American fares that guests are not soon to forget.
Cost $50.00 per person.
Call Kelly Coffee at 426-2882 x308 to RSVP.
Proceeds benefit the Heritage Education Fund.

 

SEPTEMBER 29-NOVEMBER 7
Faces of Lincoln Exhibit, Part II
This exhibit demonstrates how photography helped define President Lincoln’s legacy.

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