2013 Event Schedule
Printable Schedules
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
Siege of Fort Wayne 1812Participant Registration FormJune 8 & 9Saturday 10AM to 7PMGuided tours will be offered on Saturday at: Sunday 10AM to 4PMGuided tours will be offered on Sunday at: Tickets for the tour can be obtained at the Kegionga Mercantile. Tour groups are limited to 12 participants. Admission: DonationRevolutionary War – The Western Front1775 – 1783Participant Registration FormJuly 13 & 14Saturday 10AM to 7PMGuided tours will be offered on Saturday at: Sunday 10AM to 4PMGuided tours will be offered on Sunday at: Tickets for the tour can be obtained at the Kegionga Mercantile. Tour groups are limited to 12 participants. Admission: DonationFort Miamies 1754 - 1763Participant Registration FormAugust 24 & 25Saturday 10AM to 7PMGuided tours will be offered on Saturday at: Sunday 10AM to 4PMGuided tours will be offered on Sunday at: Tickets for the tour can be obtained at the Kegionga Mercantile. Tour groups are limited to 12 participants. Admission: DonationBe a Tourist in Your Own HometownVisitor Center InfoSeptember 8Sunday 12PM to 5PMLantern ToursOctober 19Saturday 6:30PM to 10PMAdmission: $2
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| What is the Second War of Independence really about? The British had been beaten during the Revolutionary War and were no longer here. right? Come to the Old Fort on June 8th & 9th and learn why the War of 1812 has become the Forgotten War. 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 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8th & 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9th. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
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| 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 13th from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. & Sunday July 14th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
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| 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 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday August 24th & 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday August 25th. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
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Sunday, September 8th, from 12 noon - 5 pm |
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| Explore the Fort by night, and hear tales of actual encounters with the Fort’s ghosts, by re-enactors, visitors and “ghost watchers”. Maybe Old Fort’s resident ghost, Lt. Ostrander, will join us in welcoming you!
Admission: $2. Children under 12 free. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
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| 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 October 26th from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. & Sunday October 27th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., as they return to the time when families were divided. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |
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| Jump in your car, hop on the Holly Trolley (sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District) or hitch up your sleigh and welcome the holidays with fun and festivities at the Old Fort. Revel in a time when life was simpler with activities for the kids, craft sales, a bake sale, caroling and more. Warm up by the fire and create decorations for your home (or the Fort) as we deck the halls. Enjoy this unique seasonal event for all ages.
The Old Fort will be open 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday November 30. For more information call (260) 437-2836. |