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Fort Wayne’s 250th Anniversary at Old Fort | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne celebrates its 250th birthday with a living history spectacle at the Old Fort—a site where General Anthony Wayne built America’s first western stronghold in 1794. Once dismantled and repurposed, the fort was resurrected in the 1960s by Historic Fort Wayne Inc., with volunteers assembling pre-fabricated parts. Now run by a revived group since 2004, the fort offers immersive 1812-era reenactments, frontier demonstrations, and civic events—including a July 4 parade honor guard and community festivities—all while fundraising for vital renovations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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