Settler Series 2024-2025

Celebrating Settlers, Inc. programs for 53 Years

Settlers invite you to join their 2024-2025 Series of Hand-Arts Classes. Programs will include the life style and interests of the residents as life progressed from a log house by the river to a stately brick mansion beside the street.

Cast Iron Cooking: Then and Now!
October 10, 2024

Christmas Lore and Syllabub
November 14, 2024

All Things Hearts!
February 13, 2025

The Bicentennial of Allen County
March 13, 2025

A Stitch in Time!
April 10, 2025

Chief Richardville House
May 8, 2025

Individual classes are $20 each and advanced registration is necessary.

Classes are open to anyone 14 years old or older (age 14-18 must attend with an adult). Doors open at 9:00 am, program is 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Please call Denise Keane, 260-413-4413, for more information.




Settlers, Inc. Events

September 7 & 8, 2024 - 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1844 Swinney House Open House / West Central Historic Homes Tour
The Swinney House will be open for walk-through tours during the West Central Historic Home Tour hours of 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. No admission charge. (260) 424-7212.

September 21 & 22, 2024
Settlers' Pioneer Village - Johnny Appleseed Festival
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5 p.m. Johnny Appleseed/Archer Park, 1502 Harry W. Baals Drive, Fort Wayne, IN. Free admission; charge for parking (free parking at IPFW with shuttle to JA Festival). Costumed Settlers demonstrate historic hand arts. You are invited to be a "Settler-for-a day" and demonstrate your historic craft skills at the Festival. See "Volunteer Efforts" page for details.

December 6, 2024 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
December 7, 2024 – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Christmas 'At-Home' with the Swinney Sisters’ Tea
See "Christmas At Home" page for details.

May 2, 2025 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Swinney Homestead Open House
The Swinney House will be open for walk-through tours. New Historic Hand-Art Classes and Programs for 2025-2026 will be announced. 2025-2026 Settlers, Inc. Memberships will be for sale. Settlers, Inc. always welcome new active, and/or supporting, members!

For additional information please call Norene Brown (260) 637-8622.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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