{"id":34525,"date":"2012-11-19T18:21:15","date_gmt":"2012-11-19T23:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=34525"},"modified":"2020-12-11T18:50:48","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T23:50:48","slug":"history-centers-27th-festival-of-gingerbread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2012\/11\/19\/history-centers-27th-festival-of-gingerbread\/","title":{"rendered":"History Center’s 27th Festival of Gingerbread"},"content":{"rendered":"ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

News release from the History Center:<\/p>\n

History Center’s 27th Festival of Gingerbread announces special events schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Festival of Gingerbread at the History Center kicks off its “special events” on November 21–Lighting Night.<\/p>\n

On Lighting Night visitors can get a sneak peek at the handiwork of creators from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is only $2 a person at the door for Lighting Night. At 6 p.m. the History Center’s turret will be lit with special holiday colors of red and green.<\/p>\n

Santa will also be present on Lighting Night.<\/p>\n

A variety of special events will occur during the Festival of Gingerbread. Admission is $5 adults ages 19-58, $3 for seniors ages 59+ and students ages 3-18, and free to children age 2 and under. There is no extra charge for special activities or events unless indicated.<\/p>\n

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\n[li]Saturday, November 24, 1-3 pm, Create Your Own Ornament, $1 plus regular museum admission[\/li]
\n[li]Sunday, November 25, 1-3 pm, Make a Holiday Greeting Card, $1 plus regular museum admission[\/li]
\n[li]Tuesday, November 27, 5-9 pm, Free Night sponsored by AEP Indiana-Michigan Power[\/li]
\n[li]Saturday, December 1, 1-3 pm, Visit with Santa Claus[\/li]
\n[li]Sunday, December 2, 1-3 pm, Holiday Story Telling[\/li]
\n[li]Saturday, December 8, 1-4 pm, Science of Sugary Structures sponsored by PNC Bank and Science Central, $3 plus regular museum admission[\/li]
\n[li]Sunday, December 9, 1-4 pm, Cookie Decorating Party, $1 plus regular museum admission[\/li]
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Special holiday exhibits during the Festival include a Wolf and Dessauer display of animatronic characters, an exhibit of “A Christmas Carol” watercolors that once adorned the Patterson Fletcher Department Store; and a display of holiday photos from years past.<\/p>\n

Persons visiting the museum will also have the opportunity to view the new exhibition gallery Allen County Innovation.<\/p>\n

Hours during the Festival of Gingerbread are Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm; Friday 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; and Sunday Noon to 5 pm. The History Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n

The History Center is located at 302 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. For more information, visit www.fwhistorycenter.com, or call 260.426.2882.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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