Settler Series 2025-2026

Celebrating Settlers, Inc. programs for 54 Years

Settlers invite you to join their 2025-2026 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.

I Knew Johnny Appleseed
October 9, 2025

A Dolly for Christmas
November 13, 2025

The Heart of the Tinsmith
February 12, 2026

Scandinavians in America
March 12, 2026

Trade winds in Time—The Lure of the Exotic
April 9, 2026

A Fascinating Tea Party
May 14, 2026

Individual classes are $20 each and advanced registration is necessary. The Series of 6 Classes is only $40 if purchased as a Settlers, Inc. Series Membership. Classes meet on Thursday mornings (unless Fort Wayne Community Schools are closed due to inclement weather.)

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.

September 6 & 7, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1844 Swinney Homestead Open House / West Central Historic Homes Tour
The Swinney House and Log 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 20 & 21, 2025
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 5, 2025 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
December 6, 2025 – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Christmas 'At-Home' with the Swinney Sisters’ Tea
See "Christmas At Home" page for details.

May 1, 2026 - 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 2026-2027 will be announced. 2026-2027 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.