The History Center presents Miami Indian Heritage Days on July 11, 2026, at the Chief Richardville House.
History Center news release:
Miami Indian Heritage Days continues
Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 26, 2026) – The History Center presents Miami Indian Heritage Days, Saturday, July 11 at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Learn about the lasting heritage of the Miami and other regional Native American groups. Local artists, performers and presenters will be featured on certain Saturday’s, May to November, from 1-4 pm. Cathy Mowry will offer a presentation on The Miami Artist on July 11.
The Chief Richardville House, or akima pinšiwa awiiki, is recognized as the oldest Native American structure in the Midwest. Admission to Miami Indian Heritage Days includes a guided tour of this National Historic Landmark. Admission for each Saturday event is $9 for adults and $7 for youth and seniors. History Center members and children age 2 and under are free.
The rest of the 2026 Miami Indian Heritage Days schedule includes:
- Saturday, August 1 – Miami Harvest: Edible and Usable Plants and Materials with Dani Tippman
- Saturday, September 5 – Miami Akaawiaki (Quillwork) with Claudia Hedeen
- Saturday, October 3 – Wiikiaami Cattail Matting with M.I.A.M.I. (Miami Indian Alliance of Miami Indians)
- Saturday, November 7 (10a-5p) and Sunday, November 8 (12-4p) – Traders Days: Shop for traditional crafts, goods and wares, and also enjoy hands-on demonstrations and interactive educational programs. Free to the public.
For more information, contact the History Center at (260) 426-2882, or visit the website at fwhistorycenter.org./blockquote>
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