Located on land significant to Native American cultures and hosting the signing of the Treaty of Springwells at the close of the War of 1812, Fort Wayne’s star fort was built in 1845.

The site of Historic Fort Wayne has a history deeply entangled with Detroit and the surrounding communities. Its significance predates military use, as it served as an important trading and …

Beginning December 1, 2025, Fort Wayne will be closed to the public until Spring 2026. The City of Detroit is overseeing a phased reopening plan, currently welcoming back special …

Located on land significant to Native American cultures and hosting the signing of the Treaty of Springwells at the close of the War of 1812, Fort Wayne’s star fort was built in 1845.

The British built Fort Lernoult (also known as Fort Detroit and then Fort Shelby) from 1778-1779 to protect against American attacks. The fort was made of logs and constructed on a hill …

Jul 14, 2015 · As a precautionary measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Detroit Parks & Recreation Division is temporarily closing Historic Fort Wayne until further notice.

Selden discusses changing his name from Sypniewski after the war, enlisting in the army, working at Fort Wayne, his deployment in Europe, and his return to Detroit.

Apr 24, 2020 · The oldest building at Historic Fort Wayne, the limestone Barracks building includes five ground-floor mess halls suitable for meetings or other indoor activities.

Sep 26, 2019 · Historic Fort Wayne is a former federal military facility that was deeded to the City of Detroit in three transfers in 1949, 1971, and 1976. Historic Fort Wayne is presently operated …

The City of Detroit General Services Department is seeking partner entities to help revitalize and activate Historic Fort Wayne through the rehabilitation and adaptive use of the site’s many …