Discover a Piece of Fort Wayne History

Explore Hoosier history next month with a guided tour of the Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne.

The more than 120-year-old building is a registered National Historic Landmark. It’s constructed of Bedford, Indiana, limestone, with granite columns and white Carrara marble staircases, balustrades and walls.

Guests will learn about the building’s history and the community leaders behind preservation efforts, which took eight years and nearly $9 million. The guide will discuss the techniques and processes used in restoration, as well as the artwork throughout the building.

The tour will include information about livable communities, walkability and AARP Indiana’s efforts to improve the quality of life for Fort Wayne residents. Go to aarp.org/in and click on Events for details.

Know Before You Go

Registration is required for a tour. You can follow the above directions for registration or sign up here.

The event is on May 6. Starting at 10 a.m. that day, you can go on a guided tour of the building. When registering, you’ll be prompted to select a preferred time slot for your tour.