The Genealogy Center and the expert genealogists who work there are a treasure trove of family history information. Even if you can’t visit the Genealogy Center in person, their services, information, and collection can be accessed virtually! One of their greatest gifts is their monthly virtual programming. Every month the Genealogy Center plans programs for you to enjoy twice a week…
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Save in Fort Wayne with these ten activities. Botanical Conservatory - $7 Always in season, immerse yourself in nature at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Be sure to tour the Showcase Garden – the scene for the featured exhibit! DeBrand Chocolate Tour - $10 Enjoy a DeBrand Fine…
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For my whole life, I've called Fort Wayne home. I've also traveled a lot, visiting friends on both coasts, the South and Southwest. When visiting other places, you invariably compare them to home. For me, Fort Wayne always comes out ahead…
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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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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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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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Fort Wayne, Indiana holds a special place in the hearts of many genealogists. Home to the nation’s second-largest genealogy centerin the country, with one of the largest physical collections in the world…
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RIght now, it’s important to stay home and practice social distancing. If you’re someone who loves to travel and embark on new adventures, you might be going a little stir-crazy. But have no fear. Check out these 5 ways to virtually explore some of the attractions, arts, and culture available in Fort Wayne, Indiana—from the comfort of your own home…
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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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Fort Wayne is ringing in the new year with national media recognition as one of the best places to explore in 2020…
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