An 1812 Officer & NCO Training is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at The Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue. This garrison provides an opportunity for reenactors to learn the skills needed to become an officer in an 1812 unit. It also allows current officers to improve their skills. As you walk through…
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…
Make plans to attend the next event at the Historic Fort Wayne in downtown Fort Wayne. Nouvelle Annee 1743 – A New Year in France on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. It is the dawn of the new year 1743 at Post des Myaamia (Miami). Rumors abound of what the…
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…
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…
Come to The Old Fort on Saturday Only, February 19, 10 am – 5 pm for 1812 Winter Garrison. A winter posting at a frontier Fort was never an easy task! Military drills and guard duty were part of the daily duties. Soldiers had to chop wood for the fireplaces to keep warm. They had…
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…
