On June 5, 1963, an interracial crowd overflowed what is now the University of SaintFrancis Performing Arts Center in downtown Fort Wayne, and waited anxiously for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to take the podium. His visit to our city was faced with plenty of adversity, as were many other facets of the Civil Rights Movement, yet Fort Wayne activists kept on fighting…
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Grandparents, if you’re looking for fun things to do for the day with your elementary-aged grandchildren, look no further than Fort Wayne, Indiana…
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It is often said that creative pursuits are solitary ones and that the life of an artist is a lonely one. In reality, artists thrive off of other artists. Painters can inspire writers who can spark an idea for a lyric to a song which a photographer listens to as she rearranges perceptions and…
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From inspiration in Indiana's heritage to a new find around every corner in downtown Fort Wayne, take a tour of this Summit City through the lens of local illustrator and children's book author, Talitha. …
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Doing a genealogy search can be exciting when you find that distant cousin or an estranged uncle you never knew you had. It also can be frustrating when you can't seem to find the next important piece to the puzzle…
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When you're planning a trip to Fort Wayne, these attractions promise you something great on your next visit…
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If you are looking for something fun and inexpensive to occupy your toddler or early elementary-age child or grandchild, take them to the children’s section of the Allen County Public Library downtown! It is a beautiful, fascinating and cool (literally!) place to entertain little people. The…
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Each person has a unique and interesting story, and you can find yours in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the Genealogy Center…
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Do you want to feed the penguins at the Fort Wayne Zoo? Or maybe you want to learn more about the Embassy Theatre, or see the actual newspapers that talked about Abraham Lincoln when he was in office? Then you should explore some of the backstage tours that Fort Wayne has to offer. Here is a glimpse…
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If you’re planning a visit in the future or near future to research your family history at the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, use this guide so you know before you go…
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