Historic Fort Wayne -- WOW -- lots going on

May through October - Guided Tours Every Weekend
Saturdays & Sundays 11am and 2pm
Let our historians guide you on a 1.5 hour walking tour through the fort and some of its buildings. 
$5/person on site (please arrive 15 minutes prior).

Weekday tours (Mon - Thurs) are available by appointment for groups of 4 to 25 people by contacting Jim Conway at 313-628-0796.

Hours of Operation
Beginning the first weekend in May until the last weekend in October, the fort is open every Saturday and Sundayfrom 10am - 4pm. The fort hosts special programs on other days, too (see the Events page). Additionally, group tours are available on weekdays (see below). 

Parking
Secured, on-site parking is $5.00 per vehicle. Parking is free for Coalition members! See our Join Us page to become a member.

Guided Walking Tours
Guided walking tours are optional - but highly recommended - and available for $5.00/ person. Expect the tour to last between 1 and 1.5 hours. In addition to regular weekend tours, group tours are available on weekdays by appointment (minimum 4 adults). To book a weekday group tour (Mon - Thurs), contact Jim Conway at 313-628-0796.

Tuskegee Airmen Museum
The National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen is housed at Historic Fort Wayne. Their hours are often by appointment.Visit their site to learn more.

April 28 and 29 - Spring Flea Market
Saturday 10:00 to 4:00, Sunday 10:00 to 3:00
Thousands of items! Bake Sale, food vendors, over 70 tables of antiques and collectible goods for purchase. $5.00 entrance fee supports operational efforts of the HFWC to maintain the fort and provide educational programming.

May 5 - Veteran's Recognition Day
9:00 to 5:00
WWII and Vietnam camps and battle re-enactments, military vehicles, talks given by veterans of WWII, Korean War, Viet Nam War, Gulf War, Iraq War, and Afghanistan conflicts. Veterans and their families will have a private luncheon (by invitation only) from Noon till 1pm. More info coming soon. 

May 5 - Spring 'USO' Swing Dance
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Live band! Free dance instruction. Prize raffles. Info here.

May 6 - Living History Day
9:00 to 3:00
Your opportunity to see the real deal as living historians of many eras take over the fort.

May 12 - Historic Fort Wayne Work Day 
Volunteers will be working around the fort on various important projects. Volunteer signup coming soon.

May 19 and 20 - Vintage Base Ball Tournament
Our Early Risers host a weekend-long exhibition with many regional vintage teams! More info coming soon.

June 9 and 10 - Civil War Days
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00,  Sunday 9:00 - 4:00
Your opportunity to see the real deal as living historians take over the fort.

June 16 – Tours After Dark
6:30 – 11:30
Expert paranormal storytellers reveal the legends and tales you won't hear on our regular tours. Tickets available by pre-sale only! Get info and tickets here.

June 23 and 24 - Colonial Days
Saturday 10:00 - 5:00,  Sunday 10:00 - 4:00
Your opportunity to see the real deal as living historians take over the fort.

July 14 and 15 - Medieval Days - SCA Tyger Hunt Weekend
Saturday 9:00 - 4:00,  Sunday 11:00 - 4:00
Huzzah! Fort grounds are turned into a real-life Game of Thrones as our annual Medieval Days event returns.

July 21 - Tours After Dark
6:30 - 11:30
Expert paranormal storytellers reveal the legends and tales you won't hear on our regular tours. Check back later for pre-registration links.

August 18 - Tours After Dark
Expert paranormal storytellers reveal the legends and tales you won't hear on our regular tours. Tickets available by pre-sale only! Get info and tickets here.

September 8 - Tours After Dark 
6:30 – 11:30
Expert paranormal storytellers reveal the legends and tales you won't hear on our regular tours. Tickets available by pre-sale only! Get info and tickets here.

September 22 and 23 - SCA Bring Back the (Medieval) Knight 

Reenactors club weekend encampment. All fort facilities remain open for visitors.

September 29 - Tours After Dark
Expert paranormal storytellers reveal the legends and tales you won't hear on our regular tours. Tickets available by pre-sale only! Get info and tickets here.

October 6 - Tours After Dark 
6:30 – 11:30
Expert paranormal storytellers reveal the legends and tales you won't hear on our regular tours. Tickets available by pre-sale only! Get info and tickets here. 

Oct 13 and 14 - Fall Flea Market
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00,  Sunday 10:00 - 3:00
Thousands of items! 

October 20 - Tours After Dark  
6:30 – 11:30
Expert paranormal storytellers reveal the legends and tales you won't hear on our regular tours. Tickets available by pre-sale only! Get info and tickets here.

October 27 - Tours After Dark 
6:30 – 11:30
Expert paranormal storytellers reveal the legends and tales you won't hear on our regular tours. Tickets available by pre-sale only! Get info and tickets here.

November 10 - Mad Anthony Cycle Cross Race
USA Cycling sanctioned event open to the public. Watch and/or race. 

Dec. 1 - Christmas at the Fort
A merry day of guided tours providing a look at our American Christmas through the years - all the way back to the Civil War and beyond. 

Dec. 8 - Christmas Swing Dance 
Annual Christmas Cheer Swing Dance featuring 20-pc Dearborn Big Band. Arrive early for complimentary dance lessons. 

Fort Rules

The City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department supplies the following guidelines for visitor safety:

• At least one adult should accompany children on the Fort grounds.
• NO pets; Service animals are welcome.
• All visitors must wear shirts and shoes.
• DO NOT ENTER or approach any building unless accompanied by a museum guide.
• NO metal detectors, digging and taking of artifacts.
• Picnicking is allowed, but NO barbecues, fires, or alcoholic beverages.

• Please place trash and litter in proper receptacles.
• NO fishing or swimming is permitted.
• The shoreline is a hazardous area, please stay 15 ft. from the river’s edge.
• Do not climb on anything or enter any fenced off areas.
• Please report any vandalism observed to Fort Staff. Visitors will be held responsible for any damage they cause.

Auxiliary Directions

Turn by Turn from the North

 

1. Take I-75 South to Exit 47A Clark exit (this is below I-94 so head south on I-75 if coming from either direction).
2. Turn left on Clark
3. Follow Clark until it ends at Jefferson and turn right
4. Follow Jefferson about 9 blocks to Livernois
5. At Livernois, turn left into Historic Fort Wayne.

 

Turn by Turn from the South

1. Take I-75 North to Exit 46, Livernois exit.
2. At the top of the exit ramp, turn right on Livernois.
3. Follow Livernois until it ends at Jefferson.
4. Cross Jefferson and enter Historic Fort Wayne.

Returning South from the Fort
Due to I-75 closures, we recommend the following route:

1. Exit the lot and turn left on W Jefferson
2. Follow the detour signs to get back to I-75 South