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…
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Nouvelle Annee 1743 – A New Year in France at The Old Fort
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•Napoleonic Days 1804-1815 @ THE FORT
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•The Napoleonic age was a time of epic land battles, naval engagements, political unrest, and widespread revolution. It was an era defined by one legendary general, Napoleon Bonaparte. Now you can experience the battles that shaped the course of history. See the French and Coalition armies meet on the fields of glory outside the historic…
Historic Fort Wayne July Event: Colonial America
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•Where: Colonial America will be on Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, July 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at The Old Fort 1201 Spy Run Avenue Admission: Freewill donation. Always check our website at oldfortwayne.org, Facebook.com/HistoricFortWayne, or call (260)437-2836 for schedule updates and information. The east coast was in open revolt…
1812 Winter Garrison @ Historic Fort Wayne
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•Nouvelle Annee 1750s @ Historic Fort Wayne
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•Did you know the first fort in Fort Wayne was built by the French? Why was it built? Who lived there? What did they do there? Visit Fort Saint Philippe Post des Miamis and help celebrate Nouvelle Annee, the new year. See French soldiers, habitants (settlers), voyageurs, and their Miami Native Allies endure the chilly…