Meet Me @ 5 at the History Center

Thursday, February 11,  5:00-7:00 pm

"Meet Me @ 5" is an after-work event designed to create opportunites to build lasting relationships with other Fort Wayne professionals and find out the latest business buzz without being bombarded by sales pitches. Enjoy an evening of networking with a mashed potato martini bar and a cash bar. Sponsored by the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members $5; non-members $10.

 

Free Lecture: "The Underground Railroad in Allen County," by local author and historian Peggy Seigel

Saturday, February 20, 2010,  2:00-3:00 pm

The History Center and the African/African-American Historical Society and Museum will host a free lecture by Peggy Seigel. Seigel, a former English teacher who lives in Fort Wayne, has published articles on Indiana Civil War nurses, early 20th century women industrial workers and suffrage leaders, and efforts of Fort Wayne African-Americans to overcome job discrimination in the decades leading up to the 1960s civil rights movement. She serves on the boards of the History Center and the African/African-American Historical Soceity, and is a literacy tutor for the Learn United Program of United Way.

 

"Observing the Heavens: A 400-Year History of Telescopes" Exhibition

March 15 through June 16, 2010

How did the telescope grow from Galileo's 3-inch telescope to today's giants? The History Center will trace its evolution in this exhibit, held in cooperation with the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society. Photographs and timelines will trace the problems and breakthroughs of astronomers over four centuries as they struggled to get clear views of the heavens in ever-increasing magnification. This saga also is the story of mankind's growth as a curious species willing to open its mind to discovery. A quarter scale model of a 150-foot long 17th century Hevelius telescope is the highlight of the exhibit. The model was built by Fort Wayne Astronomical Society treasurer Phil Hudson. A replica of Galileo's 1609 telescope, built by Hudson, will also be on display. Included in the exhibit will be an additional display of related artifacts and images from the History Center's collection, including telescopes, microscopes, eyeglasses, monocles, and binoculars.

 

Foolhardy History

Saturday, April 3, 2010,  2:00-4:00 pm

Visitors compete in a history trivia game to identify how objects from the History Center collection might have been used in the past. Free event with regular paid museum admission.

 

Brown Bag on Barr

Tuesday, June 8,  11:30 am-1:00 pm

Bring your "brown bag" lunch and join us under the trees and canopies at the Barr Street Farmers Market (located behind the History Center), a wonderful place to gather and enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Fort Wayne. Tables and chairs are provided, so all you need to bring is your lunch! Free to public.

 

Three Rivers Festival T.R.A.I.N. Display

July 11-19, 2010

Exhibit by Three Rivers and Indiana Northern Train (T.R.A.I.N.) model railroad club. Includes an HO scale, fully operational freight yard.

 

Follow the Pipes

July 2010

Presented by the History Center and the Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

 

BARR STREET FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, July through September

 

Each summer, the History Center, in partnership with Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, presents a Farmers Market at the historic marketplace on the corner of Wayne and Barr Streets. Vendors offer a range of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, as well as cheese, baked goods, maple syrups, apple butter, apple cider, spices and herbs. Non-food vendors include products such as soaps and lotions, jewelry, sewn handbags and children's clothing. Enjoy acoustic entertainment as well as a hands-on activities for children.