There’s rich, local African American history hidden in plain sight and waiting to be discovered in Fort Wayne. If you have ever driven East from downtown Fort Wayne on Jefferson Boulevard heading toward Indiana Tech, then you have seen Fort Wayne’s first and oldest black church. Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded here in 1849 and still serves faith and love to our community today…
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There are so many surprising and fun things to do in Fort Wayne, Indiana that after I asked my immediate family members and a few friends about their favorite places, I received over 50 suggested sites! The majority of the responders do not live in the city, but elsewhere in northeast Indiana…
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There’s just something about Fort Wayne in September that makes autumn a wonderful season. One of the best parts of the month is the annual Johnny Appleseed Festival, which is always scheduled for the third full weekend of September…
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Johnny Appleseed is a major cultural icon here in Fort Wayne. From the TinCaps baseball team to the epic Johnny Appleseed Festival every September, the man who planted apple trees and walked through much of Ohio and Indiana has left a legacy here that many like to recall…
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Tour the Fort Any time of year, finding something for the kids to do (and those kids can be of any size and age) can sometimes be a challenge. When the weather is beautiful, it’s time to get out of the house and explore your city. In 1978, Clifford Richards and Pat Boice published an article in the…
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Fort Wayne loves its restaurants. Some of these eateries have been serving generations of families. Be sure to make these historical restaurants stops on your next Fort Wayne visit! The Oyster Bar The first patron in The Oyster Bar location was in 1888, but the restaurant changed hands many times…
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Fort Wayne is more than the City of Churches, it could also be called the City of Neighborhoods. Many homes and neighborhoods go back decades, and a few areas even date to the mid 19th Century. Still today, these homes help weave a tapestry of architectural beauty throughout the community. Here are…
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West Central offersa mix of historic charm and modern influences at the center of Fort Wayne. Described as, "urban living at its best," the brick roads, Greek Revival-style homes, and small businesses make West Central rich in culture and community. …
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Looking for something fun to do and want to learn a thing or two along the way? Then you need to be sure to stop by the Old Fortin Fort Wayne, Indiana. …
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You don’t have to travel to the shores of Tripoli to pay tribute to America’s military – you can stop right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From an air park to a coliseum to city parks, Fort Wayne has a lot of sites that commemorate the valor of the Summit City’s fighting forces…
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