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The Allen County Public Library is proud to join the nationwide celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary with a series of engaging programs, films, and exhibits designed to reflect on the nation\u2019s history, culture, and democratic ideals.<\/p>\n

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Allen County Public Library news release:<\/p>\n

Library Celebrates America 250 with Community Programming and History Exhibits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (April 28, 2026) \u2013 The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is proud to join the nationwide celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary with a series of engaging programs, films, and exhibits designed to reflect on the nation\u2019s history, culture, and democratic ideals.<\/p>\n

The Library is participating in the Allen County America 250 Committee and in partnership with PBS Fort Wayne, the committee will present a day-long Allen County America 250 event<\/a> on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Main Library. Community members can view clips of Ken Burns\u2019 \u201cThe American Revolution\u201d, connect with local organizations and learn more about upcoming commemorations and initiatives tied to America 250. For this event, all ACPL parking lots will offer free downtown parking until 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

These programs are part of a broader America 250 initiative taking place across multiple ACPL locations including a lineup of film screenings, hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, reading lists, and more! Together, these locations will offer opportunities for all ages to explore America\u2019s past, present, and future through the library.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll across our nation, libraries serve as cornerstones of democracy\u2014places where people can freely explore ideas, access information, and engage with history,\u201d said Susan P. Baier, Executive Director of the ACPL. \u201cAs we recognize America\u2019s 250th birthday, our libraries are honored to provide spaces and programs that encourage reflection, learning, and meaningful connection to the ideals that continue to shape our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the library\u2019s program offerings, the Studios at the Library will offer Mini 3D-Printed Time Capsules May 10-16 during open Studio hours. In this hands-on activity, visitors will use digital models to print time capsules for storing small keepsakes.<\/p>\n

The Genealogy Center will present two virtual programs. On May 5, “Freedom’s Debt: A Guide to Revolutionary War Pensions\u201d will explore how Revolutionary Ward pension records can assist participants with early American genealogy research. The Center will also focus on local history with \u201cThe Five Forts That Make Up Fort Wayne\u201d on June 23. This program will examine the history of the five forts that were built near present-day Fort Wayne and the military history of the three rivers region.<\/p>\n

The ACPL is also shining a light on its Federal Library Depository Program\u2019s (FDLP) collection. As a member of the FDLP, the ACPL preserves and provides free access to the wealth of information published and distributed by the federal government since the nation\u2019s founding. The collection includes census statistics, laws passed by Congress, Supreme Court opinions, resources on civics education, compilations of presidential speeches and statements, and definitive volumes of military history. For more information, visit acpl.info\/fdlp<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Family explores the Rolland Center. Photo courtesy of the Allen County Public Library.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Visitors are also encouraged to check out the current Rolland Center for Lincoln Research exhibits at the Main Library. \u201cScandal in the Capital: Whispers in Wartime\u201d will be on display through August 11, and exhibit explores the rumors and scandals in Civil War-era Washington, D.C., revealing how gossip could influence reputations and the war effort itself. Through the end of the year, \u201cThe Lincolns at Home\u201d offers an intimate look at Abraham Lincoln and his family, tracing their journey from Springfield, Illinois, to the White House during one of the most turbulent times in American history.<\/p>\n

All activities and collections are intended to honor America\u2019s rich history during the nation\u2019s semiquincentennial celebrations and to recognize the vital role of libraries in preserving, organizing, and sharing our nation\u2019s history. For more information, to register for events, or to explore curated reading lists, visit acpl.info\/america250<\/a>. All America 250 programs and exhibits are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

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About the Allen County Public Library<\/strong>
\nThe Allen County Public Library (ACPL) has fostered lifelong learning and discovery in northeast Indiana for more than 135 years. The ACPL consists of fourteen branches throughout Allen County, serving more than one million visitors per year. The ACPL\u2019s collection includes more than 3.9 million items, with a circulation total of 4.6 million items borrowed annually. It also houses The Genealogy Center, the nation\u2019s largest public genealogy research center, and The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research, consisting of more than 30,000 artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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