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May is National Historic Preservation month, and this year the City of Fort Wayne is partnering with Visit Fort Wayne to let people know the many ways they can learn about and celebrate Fort Wayne history.<\/p>\n

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News release from the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana:<\/p>\n

Explore Fort Wayne\u2019s history all month long<\/strong>
\nCity of Fort Wayne and Visit Fort Wayne promote Historic Preservation Month events<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (April 30, 2026) \u2013 May is National Historic Preservation month, and this year the City of Fort Wayne is partnering with Visit Fort Wayne to let people know the many ways they can learn about and celebrate Fort Wayne history.<\/p>\n

Throughout the month, Visit Fort Wayne will feature dozens of events promoting Fort Wayne history on its website at https:\/\/www.visitfortwayne.com\/historic-preservation-month\/. Events include Miami Indian Heritage Days at the Chief Richardville House, the Historic Swinney Homestead Open House, Soul Sunday DARTY at the African\/African-American Historical Museum, Muster on the St. Marys at the Old Fort, an ARCH-sponsored lecture about early Fort Wayne industrialists and their built heritage, and much more. Throughout May, anyone who stops in Visit Fort Wayne\u2019s Visitors Center, 927 S. Harrison St., to pick up resources like Historic Neighborhood maps, will receive a free Fort Wayne stick flag.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with Visit Fort Wayne to highlight the many ways people can experience our city\u2019s rich history,\u201d said Historic Preservation Planner Creager Smith. \u201cWe hope people will take advantage of the many fun ways to connect to our community\u2019s past and learn more about our community\u2019s heritage and historic places.\u201d<\/p>\n

City of Fort Wayne Historic Preservation planners will also host a walking tour in the Columbia Avenue Local Historic District, part of the larger National Register-listed Lakeside Historic District, on May 15 from Noon to 1:00. The alternate date in case of inclement weather is May 29. The walking tour is free, but anyone interested should register at: https:\/\/engage.cityoffortwayne.org\/historic-preservation-lakeside-lunch-hour-stroll.<\/p>\n

Preservation Planner Nate Lefever said, \u201cWe plan to share the \u2018nuts and bolts\u2019 of local historic districts with participants and how they can improve and stabilize historic neighborhoods. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions about local historic districts and how to create them in their neighborhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also in May, WBOI Radio will feature residents talking about local historic places and neighborhoods as part of the radio station\u2019s Heard ME Here campaign. And Fort Wayne Magazine\u2019s May edition will highlight several area historic homes, including the home of Preservation Planner Creager Smith and his wife Joan Smith.<\/p>\n

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The City of Fort Wayne\u2019s Community Development Division works to enhance economic opportunity, build strong neighborhoods and ensure a dynamic framework for growth and development. The Division\u2019s departments include Neighborhood Code Compliance, Neighborhoods, Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services, Redevelopment\/Economic Development, and Planning and Policy<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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