Category: History

JPHS Museum To Host Canal Tour August 17

The John Paulding Historical Museum will host the Canal Society of Indiana for its fall tour on Saturday, Aug. 17. The theme is “Towpath & Warpath,” following the Wabash & Erie Canal from Antwerp to Junction. The event is open to the public. Activities get under way with a meeting at 10 a.m. at the…

JPHS Museum ‘Movie Night’

The third annual “Movie Night at the Museum” will be presented at John Paulding Historical Museum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. The public is invited to watch new video “Downtown Paulding: Then & Now.” Black Swamp Arbor, Gleaner Life Insurance is again sponsoring this popular event. All proceeds go to the museum. A free-will…

St. Paul Episcopal Church Ownership Transfers to Hicksville Historical Society

Submitted by: Caroline Longardner The Hicksville Historical Society now fully owns and maintains the beautiful St. Paul’s Episcopal Church built in 1873. The goal is to build the volunteer base of those interested in preserving and sharing this Hicksville history. St. Paul’s Church is opened the first Wednesday of each month from 3:00-5:00 p.m., July…

Museum Hosting Barbecue Chicken Dinner

Once again, Andy’s Knockout Chicken from Fort Wayne will be roasting delicious barbecue chicken from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3. The museum is located at 600 Fairground Drive, Paulding, across the street from the fairgrounds. Select either a half-chicken or quarter-chicken. Meals include chicken, baked beans, choice of cole slaw or fresh vegetables, plus applesauce…

Years Ago in Paulding County

By: John Paulding Historical Museum 40 Years Ago From the Paulding Progress of July 18, 1984: A bronze plaque will be placed on the Paulding County Carnegie Library building during ceremonies July 22 at the library. The plaque honors the placement of the building on the National Register of Historic Places as the first county…

Paulding Area Chamber Launches Exciting New Project: Paulding County-opoly

Paulding Area Chamber Launches Exciting New Project: Paulding County-opoly The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative and interactive project designed to spotlight local businesses: Paulding County-opoly. This unique board game initiative aims to market Paulding County businesses directly to the community, providing an engaging way for residents…

Paulding County Purple Heart Proclamation

On Saturday Morning, June 1st the John Paulding Historical Society unveiled their latest exhibit and announced their entrance to be a dedicated Purpose Heart Museum, along with the Paulding VFW, Honor Guard and the Veteran’s Service Office. The service opened with John Daeger, Commander of the Paulding VFW, opening the ceremony followed by Dan Wilder…

Four Flags of Freedom Ceremony to be held on Flag Day

First of 4 Mega Flags to be Raised to Pay Tribute to Veterans Defiance, OH- Defiance County Economic Development is hosting a special ceremony to commemorate the first flag being raised of their Four Flags of Freedom Campaign. Nearly two years ago, Defiance County Economic Development’s Board decided to raise funds to establish the placement…

Siege of Fort Wayne 1812

The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 will take place at the Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue Saturday – Sunday, June 8-9, 2024. Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the event. During the War of 1812, the second of the American military forts built in this area survived a sustained siege and kept the frontier…

Museum Holds Spring Tea, Opens Exhibit

John Paulding Historical Museum hosted its annual Spring Tea on Saturday, May 11, and unveiled a new exhibit of vintage ladies’ fashions. More than 60 guests enjoyed an afternoon tea, complete with dainty sandwiches, scones with traditional marmalade and clotted cream, desserts and freshly brewed tea. Many guests wore lovely hats complementing their best spring…