One bite and tour at a time: Fort Wayne Food Tours
Whether you’re a transplant, visitor, or long-time resident of Fort Wayne, a guided tour by Fort Wayne Food Tours will fulfill and enlighten your heart and your tastebuds…
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Ways to Celebrate MLK Day in Fort Wayne
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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Happy Birthday America! Celebrating 250 Years
Happy 250th Birthday America! Fort Wayne, Indiana is celebrating our nation's Semiquincentennial with community events leading up to the 4th of July and beyond to commemorate this historic milestone. Read on to be a part of the festivities. Semiquincentennial Events: Learn on PBS November 16 - 21…
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Prince Kaboo (Samuel Morris) Makes His Mark in Fort Wayne History
Tucked away in the southwest corner of Lindenwood Cemetery is Jordan Crossing. Jordan Crossing is a section of the cemetery—Section 14—set aside for the graves of African-Americans who died in our city…
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Fort Wayne's History: A Microcosm of the American Experience
From the days when the Miami Indians settled the area now known as Lakeside Park, through the settlement of this territory and its desirable location as a crossroads, Fort Wayne has embodied our nation’s spirit…
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History of African-American Performers Lives on at the Embassy Theatre
The Embassy Theatre has a rich history, filled with amazing people and performances. Fortunately, retiredhistorian Thomas Mathiesen has organized a once-jumbled collection of clippings, pictures, and posters that document the storied history of the Embassy Theatre into a powerful collection in the Embassy Theatre Foundation Archive…
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225 Years of History in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana was founded on October 22, 1794. To mark the anniversary of the city's founding, check out the following bits of history that you may not know. Quick History of Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne is Born After winning the Battle of Fallen Timbers over in Ohio, General Anthony Wayne…
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Scenic Routes in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne has some amazing areas to explore. However, as the old saying goes, sometimes it’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey. Explore some of these scenic routes in Fort Wayne, wherever you're heading. For a scenic look at Fort Wayne from the comfort of your car, there are many…
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Drive the Historic Lincoln Highway through Fort Wayne, Indiana
Running right through the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, the Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental highway for automobiles. In 1913 when it was dedicated on Halloween day, the route was 3,389 miles long, spanning Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, and took…
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A Guide to Fort Wayne/Allen County's Historic Sites
With more than 200 years of history under its belt, Fort Wayne and Allen County has a rich and fascinating past for those who wish to explore it…
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