The Historical Center was founded in the early 1920s, with a minimal collection of historical items. Till date it has a stocked a collection of over 20,000 items that put light on the defining moments in Fort Wayne's historical past. The aim is to create an awareness of the history and heritage of the city. The Center over the years, has played host to special events and also hold lectures and...
The home of the collection of the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society. We also own the Chief Richardville House at 5705 Bluffton Road and the Barr Street Market, immediately behind the museum.
Housed in the 1893 City Hall building, the History Center is home to the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society and Museum. From Little Turtle to Anthony Wayne to inventions that originated in this area, 22,000 historic photographs, records, artifacts available for study. Museum shop. Admission: Adults $5, Seniors and Students $3, Children 5 and under Free. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat...
As the name implies, the organization is a history museum which collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets objects and images which relate to past people and events of the local community. Founded in 1921, the Society has grown from a small exhibit assembled by the DAR and shown at the Allen County Courthouse to be the largest locally relevant historical museum in northeastern Indiana. The...