Did you know that the French came to the area now known as Fort Wayne in the 1680? And they were in possession of the land – and forts – here until 1760 when this post was surrendered to the British and would be attacked by Pontiac during his famous uprising in 1763. The entire garrison was either be captured or killed.
Visit the Old Fort and experience the 1750s as they actually were. See the French Marines who once protected and garrisoned this Post known at the time as Fort Miamie. View the British Rangers that marched from Fort Detroit to accept the surrender of the French Post. See the French Voyageur that moved the freight up and down the rivers supplying the other Post in Indiana. See the French fur trader and the Native Americans that they traded with to supply Europe in the furs they so desired. And much more!
The Old Fort will be open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th, and 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29th. For more information call (260) 460-4763.
Admission is a freewill donation - donate what you can to support the Old Fort!
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