Sion Bass may not be a household name, but he holds distinction as the first Colonel from Indiana to be killed in the Civil War. Originally from Kentucky, he moved his family to Fort Wayne and lived in a two-story Read more
It had been years since my family had visited Science Central in downtown Fort Wayne. The former City Light & Power building could not be more conducive to exploration as its two coal-powered steam generators and three boilers, now colorfully Read more
I’m not a terribly crafty person so I admire people who are talented at making intriguing items with their hands. I love the Festival of Gingerbread at the Fort Wayne History Center for that reason. I can’t imagine creating any Read more
Calling all green thumbs! I have the place for you …. Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, you can see first hand some beautiful examples of nature.Visitors can walk through Read more
Johnny Appleseed Festival Video I love the Johnny Appleseed Festival for so many reasons. I have attended at least 20 times during my lifetime so I can give an educated evaluation for my affection for this huge event in my Read more
I love learning about cultures around the world. While I don’t have the finances to visit most of the areas that interest me, I do the next best thing – visit museums. Recently, I visited the African / African-American Read more
Searching for a way to take advantage of the great weather we’ve been having this summer? There is no better way than to spend it outside, taking in the scenes of the season. With over 80 miles of trails, Fort Read more
There is something inherently peaceful and soothing about nature. Its quiet and solitude in unlike any other, and its beauty is unmatched. It can be difficult sometimes in the hustle and bustle of urban living to find a time and Read more
If you’ve always wanted a guided tour of Ancestry.com and learn more about your family’s history, this weekend you have the opportunity to get it. The Indiana Historical Society is hosting the Midwestern Roots 2014 Conference in Indianapolis. The conference will Read more
Vacations can be expensive and the activities add up quickly. If you are living on a budget, like me, sometimes you have to get creative to find things to do. Luckily, Fort Wayne offers a number of fun, free activities. Read more
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