The History Center's newest exhibit, "How We Learned: 100 Years of Education in Allen County (1820 - 1920)" opens Tuesday, August 3rd at 10AM. In celebration of the opening, the museum will be free to the public all day.
"How We Learned. . ." traces the history of education in Allen County from the first log school house to the schools of today. The exhibit highlights life in early classrooms, the first private, religious and township schools and the struggle to establish a free public school system. Visitors will see a recreation of a 1900's one-room school complete with period furniture, books and artifacts as well as photographs and early films of students, teachers and schools.
The exhibit and will be on display through November 7th. The History Center is open Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday from noon - 5:00 p.m. Private and group tours are available by appointment. Adult admission is $5, seniors and students $3, members of the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society admitted free.
For more information contact: Julie Morrison 260-426-2882 ext. 307
Posted by Admin at August 2, 2004 11:52 AM