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The Historic Old Fort is a replica of an original structure under the command of Major Whistler. The new facility functioned as a living history museum offering a colorful first-person interpretation of life in the untamed "west" in 1816.
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The Fort is located on Spy Run, north of Superior. Parking can be found at Headwaters Park and entrance to the Historic Old Fort is through Headwaters Park as well.
Upcoming Events:
Fort Miamies - 1754 - 1763
August 28-29
French Marines and British Rangers will march you back in time to experience life in the Fort during the 1700's. French fur traders, Native Americans, civilians, and soldiers will live out the daily activities from this time period. The Fort will be open 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, and 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
on Sunday, August 29. Admission: Free will donation.
Information on Upcoming Events, visit our website at www.oldfortwayne.org
Interesting Historical Links:
http://fwhistorycenter.com/
(Link to the Fort Wayne History Center)
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/John%20Whistler
(General description of the 3rd Fort's builder, Major John Whistler)
http://www.prairieghosts.com/dearborn.html
Detail of relationship of 3rd Fort to Fort Dearborn (Chicago), William Wells, a prominent figure of Fort Wayne, Indian Agent and Captain under Anthony Wayne
http://www.chicagohs.org/AOTM/May98/may98fact1.html
Design examples of Fort Dearborn, built by then Captain John Whistler, showing striking similarity in pattern to the 3rd American fort in Fort Wayne, also built by Whistler. Pictures show excellent examples of fort life, environmental conditions, transportation, and clothing of the day.
A few more photos to enjoy! Make plans now to visit the Old Fort in 2008.
Life at
the Old
Fort
The Old Fort is located on Spy Run Ave. in downtown Fort Wayne.
For more about upcoming events in 2008 or to rent building space, please visit www.oldfortwayne.org or call 460-4763.
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Testimonials
To whom it may concern;
My name is Mark Wilkins, and I am an Indiana Author, who is working on my 7th book on Indiana folklore and history. I am writing to let you know that as a part of my current work, I had the occasion to spend the night at Historic Fort Wayne, and was incredibly impressed with both the Fort itself, as well as the passion and professionalism of the volunteers who maintain it.
I have traveled all across our state, and I can assure you there is nothing else quite like Historic Fort Wayne. The knowledge and professionalism of the historical interpreters made it all come alive for me, and I am looking forward to including the stories of the Fort in my next book.
I just wanted to thank you and the City of Fort Wayne for your support of this historic wonderful and educational asset. It really is wonderful, and you are justifiably proud.
Mr Director,
I wanted to pass along to you a recent interaction I had with the folks at Old Historic Fort Wayne. My name is Kyle Gibson and I represent Boy Scout Troop 120 from Southport, Indiana . In December I contacted Ken Sorg from OHFW on a possible trade. We were willing to come to the fort and do a weekend service project in exchange for a chance to stay at and learn about the fort. Ken and others on staff were nothing but accommodating in getting us set up with a weekend in March. Myself and 8 other adults along with 19 scouts showed up Friday night late never having been to the fort and not really knowing what to expect. Ken met us at the gate, gave us a quick tour, and gave us our project for the weekend. We were all amazed at the fort and could barely keep the boys focused on the task at hand of unloading the trailer and getting things set up. The next day the staff even went as far as to send over a reenactor/historian to come by and spend an hour with the boys to educate them on the fort as well as some about the city. The weekend was an overwhelming success as far as we considered and I hope that the fort found our work to be satisfactory. The following meeting on Tuesday, I was bombarded by the 12 or so boys that could not make the camp out asking when we are going back because word had already spread quickly to them that they missed a great camp out. I also heard from parents that they were planning trips up to the fort this summer for some of the reenactment weekends on schedule. You have a wonderful draw to your city with the fort that is only enhanced by a wonderful and dedicated staff.
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