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Location: 6053 West Jefferson Avenue. Significance: Native American history, colonial history, military history. Designation: National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1842, Fort Wayne is perhaps best known for its role in major military conflicts.
Historic Fort Wayne Coalition Official Website. Visit Detroit's. Historic Fort Wayne. A thousand-year backstory in the D's backyard. SUPPORT THE FORT! Make your tax-deductible contribution online now! DONATE/JOIN/RENEW. . THE FORT IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER AND WILL REOPEN IN MAY. . Feb. 10 Sweetheart Swing Dance. is Cancelled.
The City of Detroit is overseeing a phased reopening plan, currently welcoming back special programming and soccer leagues. Visit this site for upcoming plans and special events. Historic Fort Wayne offers over a thousand years of rich history on Detroit’s riverfront.
Located on a bend of the Detroit River, Fort Wayne, Detroit, was used by the United States Army between 1841 and 1972. Following initial construction (1841-1853), the star-shaped defensive works sat vacant until the US Civil War when the fort became a volunteer instruction camp.
Historic Fort Wayne. 65 reviews. #57 of 258 things to do in Detroit. Historic Sites. Write a review. What people are saying. By BFtime. “ History past and present! Oct 2023.
Historic Fort Wayne. Constructed: 1842. Location: Detroit, Michigan. Construction on Fort Wayne in Southwest Detroit first began in 1842 to defend America's northern border against British-controlled Canada.
Guided Tours (Almost) Every Saturday at 11am and 2pm. Let our historians guide you on a two hour walking tour through the fort and some of its buildings. $8/person through online reservations only. The "Reserve Now" button below will take you to Detroit's Parks & Rec reservation system.
