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How I Learned Who I am Through Genealogy

By Kate N. on Jun. 28, 2021

Every family has stories handed down from a few generations or more. Some sound outlandish and are hard to believe, which is the main reason most people want to dig into their family history. I decided to personally draw out my family tree to see if some of my grandma and grandpa’s stories were true – such as the mystery surrounding a white plate that was said to be Ulysses S. Grant’s while he was in the White House. The Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana helped me do that…

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Affordable Family Fun in Fort Wayne - No Coupons Needed

By Visitors Center on Jul. 07, 2020

Looking to save on your next getaway? With a trip to Fort Wayne, you won’t need to clip coupons or look for cost savings because Fort Wayne affords you a deal no matter what…

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Visit Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2019

By Jessa C. on Dec. 14, 2018

As Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne is the perfect urban destination for families…

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New Space Observatory Offers Free Stargazing

By Emma C. on Jun. 28, 2017

After over 20 years of working out of a storage shed, the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society shoot for the stars and fundraised $248,000 to construct a new, modern, public astronomical observatory in Jefferson Township Park. Now the society is using this unique, state of the art facility to give…

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Family Fun in Fort Wayne

By Louisa D. on May. 11, 2016

So you're coming to Fort Wayne for a visit - any ideas on what you'll do for fun? Whether you're taking a break from visiting relatives or packing something in for the kids between business trips, Fort Wayne has something for every family need. Come check us out! Maybe you're just interested in…

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Peppa Pig: A fun time in Fort Wayne with the Kids

By Susan B. on Mar. 02, 2016

If there's a preschooler in your life, then you are most likely familiar with Peppa Pig -- "a preschooler's dream come true," as she's been called. Peppa is a mischievous (or "cheeky," as they'd say in Britain, where she originated) little pig who has good, clean, gentle fun with her animal friends on her TV show, which airs daily on Nick Jr. Cute animated animals, speaking in British accents? What's not to love about that…

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Kuehnert Dairy Farm and Fall Festival - Open to the Public!

By Wendy S. on Aug. 19, 2014

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work on a dairy farm? Or exactly how much work it takes for milk to get from cow to table? You can learn all of that and more, plus have great fun doing it, at Kuehnert Dairy Farm! For the second year in a row, the Kuehnert family will open its…

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Science on a Sphere - An Extraordinary Exhibit!

By Rebecca C. on Oct. 31, 2013

Update: Visit the Science Central page for the latest exhibit and admission details. Having visited Science Central a number of times over the past 15 or so years with my kids, I’ve become familiar with the exhibits and highlights – from the water stations in the hands-on area to the funky…

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New Orangutan at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

By Molly Z. on Jul. 22, 2013

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has a new orangutan, Tara! Tara was born at the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, eighteen years ago. She came to Fort Wayne from the Columbus Zoo in Ohio where she was trained to perform many important medical behaviors, which help zoo keepers keep Tara…

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