2012 Event Schedule
Printable Schedules
2012 —
2013
Schedule subject to change
Participant Registration Packet (includes all events)
Events are free to the public with a free will donation.
If you have questions about any of the events please send them here EVENTS@OLDFORTWAYNE.ORG
The School of the Renaissance SoldierMarch 17Saturday 10AM to 5PMFloor Cloth Workshop 101April 21 & 22Saturday 10AM to 4PMSun 12PM to 4PMPre-registration required!Annual Education DayPre-registration is required!School Registration Form May 18Muster On the St. Mary's
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Floor Cloth Workshop 101 top |
| A two-day floor cloth workshop is going to be offered at Historic Fort Wayne by artist Virginia Tucker over the third weekend in April. During this exciting two-day class, you will learn how to size, frame, measure, paint, glue, and miter corners for floor cloths. When you have completed the class, you will leave with a completed, historically correct 24” x 30” black and white marbleized doormat, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to create your own future floor cloths in whatever patterns and sizes you desire. All supplies will be furnished—just come with a sack lunch and a learning attitude! For more information and to pre-register, contact Virginia Tucker at 502-432-2142 or email her at vtucker@aol.com. Visit her web site at http://virginiafloorcloth.com to learn more about this lost art. Pre-registration is REQUIRED |
Annual Education Day top |
This day has been added to coincide with our time line event. Open to local fourth & fifth graders in Public School Districts, Private Schools and Home School Programs. Pre-registration is REQUIRED Additional Information & Registration Form |
Muster on the St. Mary's - A Time Line Event top |
| Have you ever wanted to talk with Dr. Benjamin Franklin? Do you know what weapons the army in the Medieval era used? What were the French Settlers like when they inhabited this area? What was life really like for the Continental Army? Can you tell the difference between the War of 1812 and the Civil War? How was life for the women and children in all of these decades different to the current one? Join Historic Fort Wayne at the Old Fort downtown on May 19th & 20th and meet the Friends of the Fort as these and numerous other questions are answered.
The Old Fort will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday May 19th & 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday May 20th. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
Revolutionary War - The Western Front top |
| Beware! The forces of the United States will be on patrol for the British army and the Indians. The Continental Army will be camping at the Old Fort this weekend. Join General Washington´s forces as they demonstrate life when the United States was being created. Talk with the soldiers and their families, watch and hear the musket and cannon fire, immerse yourself in the life of our fore fathers.
Please join us on Saturday July 7th from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. & Sunday July 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
Camp Allen Muster 1861 - 1865 top |
| Hear the cannons roar and the rifles and muskets fire, listen to the soldiers as they complete their drills, talk with the cooks who make the food for those who live at the Old Fort. There will be soldiers and their families to talk with, as well as children games and various demonstrations to either participate in or observe.
Join the Civil War re-enactors at the Old Fort on Saturday July 14th from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. & Sunday July 15th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., as they return to the time when families were divided. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
Fort Miamies top |
| Did you know that the French came to the area now known as Fort Wayne in the 1680? And they were in possession of the land – and forts – here until 1760 when this post was surrendered to the British and would be attacked by Pontiac during his famous uprising in 1763. The entire garrison was either be captured or killed. Come and experience the 1750´s as they actually were. See the French Marines who once protected and garrisoned this Post known at the time as Fort Miamie. View the British Rangers that marched from Fort Detroit to accept the surrender of the French Post. See the French Voyageur that moved the freight up and down the rivers supplying the other Post in Indiana. See the French Fur trader and the natives Americans that they traded with to supply Europe in the Furs that they so much desired. And so much more.
The Old Fort will be open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday August 25th & 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday August 26th. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 top |
| Come to the Old Fort on September 8th & 9th and help us celebrate the 200th anniversary of thee War of 1812. 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 Old Fort will be open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday September 8th and 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday September 9th. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
Fall Festival top |
| The "ghosts" from the area extend an invitation to join them at the Old Fort for a time of family fun on October 20th, from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. Attempt games of skills, hear tales from the past, amongst a variety of other activities. Maybe Old Fort´s resident ghost , Lt. Ostrander, will join us in welcoming you! Historic Fort Wayne would enjoy hosting you for a "spirited" time.
For more information call (260) 437-2836. |