All of our events are open to the public during the hours listed (see the “More Information” section).
Unless specifically noted, all events are free. Donations are gratefully accepted! We do not receive any federal or state funding.
If available, we post a schedule of activities prior to each event. Always check facebook.com/HistoricFortWayne for any updates or schedule changes.
Date: October 16th 2021
Canceled for 2021. Experience the Old Fort after dark! Hear tales of ghost encounters!
Date: September 12th 2021
Include ‘The Old Fort’ as one of your stops while “sightseeing” downtown Ft. Wayne!
Date: August 28th thru August 29th, 2021
Witness French Marines, Forces of the Crown, and Native Allies as they wrestle for control of the area.
Date: July 17th thru July 18th, 2021
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of what it was like to live in a British Trading Post.
Date: June 12th thru June 13th, 2021
In the fall of 1812, the Native Confederation allied with the British had captured all of other the American Forts in the Old Northwest Territory. Was Fort Wayne next?
Date: May 8th thru May 9th, 2021
Transport yourself back in time to discover what it was like to live in different periods from the Viking era to the mid 1950's.
Date: July 11th thru July 12th, 2020
Canceled due to Covid virus. A new timeline to add to your summertime enjoyment! Interact with groups from Vikings and Romans up through WWII. See the tools and equipment that these people used in their daily life whether at peace or war.
Date: May 8th 2020
We are very sorry to announce that this event has been canceled for 2020 due to Coronavirus.
Date: April 25th 2020
We are sorry but this event has been canceled due to Coronavirus.
Date: April 4th 2020
Sorry this event has been canceled due to Coronavirus.
Date: March 7th 2020
The 5th Texas Spangtown Mess will muster at Fort Wayne for drill and training.
Date: February 29th 2020
The Colonial forces prepare for battle after a hard winter.
Date: February 22nd 2020
Wintertime at a frontier Fort was both a time of hard work and boredom. Find out how they coped?
Date: January 25th 2020
Join French Fur Traders and Native Americans as they survive the ‘dead of winter’ out on the frontier.
Date: October 4th thru October 6th, 2019
Muster in the East comes to the old fort October 5th. Come see historic Fort Wayne transformed into a European outpost during the Early Modern Era (1530-1650).
Date: July 13th thru July 14th, 2019
Napoleon and his armies rampaged through Europe during the Early 1800's. Come and learn about the "Little Corporal" and his war.
Date: July 14th thru July 15th, 2018
Historical re-enactors representing times from the early Viking era through the WWII converge on Fort Wayne’s Historic Old Fort during the Three Rivers Festival.
Date: April 7th 2018
13th Pennsylvania Regiment of Foote recreates military and civilian life in colonial America.
Date: November 25th 2017
Les habitants celebrate Christmas, in New France. Artisans offer their traditionally-crafted wares. Children’s activities and refreshments available.
Date: October 21st 2017
Experience ‘The Old Fort’ after dark; your way lit only by a candle and your guide. Discover the fate of Lt. Philip Ostrander. Admission $3.00, 12 and under free.
Date: September 10th 2017
Include ‘The Old Fort’ as one of your stops while “sightseeing” downtown Ft. Wayne!
Date: August 26th thru August 27th, 2017
Known as the “Seven Year’s War”, witness French Marines, Forces of the Crown and Native Allies as they wrestle for supremacy in North America.
Date: July 29th thru July 30th, 2017
Re-live the conflict between the King’s Forces and the colonists, throughout the founding of our country.
Date: July 8th thru July 9th, 2017
Could you bear arms against your brother? Realize the struggle of a nation divided, as it unfolded during the Civil War.
Date: June 10th thru June 11th, 2017
In the fall of 1812, Native Americans and British Allies had captured all the other American forts in the Old Northwest Territory. Now it was Fort Wayne’s turn.
Date: May 6th thru May 7th, 2017
Meet your ancestors, from Vikings to troops of WWII.
Date: May 5th 2017
Historic Fort Wayne will kick off its 2017 season with its Education Day on May 5, 2017. The event is for local 4th & 5th grades from area public schools, private schools, and home school programs. All attending groups must pre-register. NOTE: Due to weather condition, we regretfully are canceling Education Day this year. The Muster on the St. Mary's event on Saturday and Sunday will still go on.
Date: April 1st thru April 2nd, 2017
Observe army recruiters of the ‘Early Modern Period’ who are seeking to hire “professional soldiers.”
Date: January 28th 2017
Join French Fur Traders and Native Americans as they survive the ‘dead of winter’ out on the frontier.
Date: November 26th 2016
Les habitants celebrate Christmas, in New France. Artisans offer their traditionally-crafted wares. Children’s activities and refreshments available.
Date: October 15th 2016
Experience ‘The Old Fort’ after dark; your way lit only by a candle and your guide. Discover the fate of Lt. Philip Ostrander. Admission $5.00, 9 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
Date: June 11th thru June 12th, 2016
Celebrate 200 years of statehood at the Old Fort, with guests Johnny Appleseed, the Sly Run Band and Common Stock players. Experience life on the frontier as we become a new state!